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munchini · 01-16-2004, 05:06 PM

Well, its about tune up time again, and i'm relatively new to cars, I'd like to ask all the enthusiasts on this board, from experience, what are the best brands to go to for the basic tune up? does iit even matter? Tune up as in oil+filter, wipers, spark plugs, just out of all the brands out there i'd like to know which one would be the best quality from experience.. any help would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!!

and if it matters... i have an old 89 camry still running fine at around 168000 miles, i'd like to try to get as much miles as i can get..

MSD · 01-16-2004, 06:03 PM

For filters, K&N can always be trusted (reusable, high-flow)
Spark Plugs and Wires - Bosch or Splitfire (Bosch platinum plus 4 (4 electrodes) go for 8 bucks each, Splitfire platinum are 6 each.)
Also, Bosch platinum sensor.

If you're going to change your oil and filter, AutoZone sells cans of stuff that you can put in, run for 10 minutes, and drain, it really does get a lot of crap off of the inside of the engine. Don't screw yourself with cheap oil, if you're changing it, get some synthetic blend intended for high-mileage engines.

You're also probably due for a transmission fluid (or gear oil) change, a radiatior flush, and an A/C recharge. If you're going to be changing auto transmission fluid, disconnect the hose from the bottom of the tranny that goes to the radiator, and run the car in park for a few minutes to drain the torque converter, and slowly pour a quart of fresh fluid through as it runs. Then, change or clean the transmission screen, and put a new gasket on the pan when you put it back on. If there's a lot of cra pin the screen, you may have a transmission problem.

If I'm remembering my old '89 camry right, it has a distributor, and you should check or change the cap and rotor.

Rotate your tires, check them for uneven wear, probably have tehm balanced and aligned. Check your brake pads while you have the tires off. Top off the brake fluid if it needs more.

Check your power steering fluid.

Check your turn signal fluid (just seeing if you're still reading, but people have actually been charged for that.)

Check all your belts, make sure all of the wires and harnesses are still firmly connected.

Check the exhaust system for any rust.

Pay a few extra bucks for Chevron Techron injector cleaner and put that in with a fresh tank of gas.

Speaking of gas, change the fuel filter on the outside of your tank.

If you know someone with a timnig light, you can check your timing.

munchini · 01-16-2004, 08:14 PM

WOW, this is a great help! thanks alot! oh yea... would you reccomend any brands of oils? i've heard bashings of castrol etc. ANY reccomendation is helpful; i'm most likely gonna print this out and just take it to the closest place. Thanks for the help! oh yea, what's a good turn signal fluid brand? ;P

MSD · 01-16-2004, 09:08 PM

Mobil one hasn't given me any problems, although I'm not sure if Mobil makes a synthetic blend.

01-16-2004, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
munchini Psycho Location: Chair	Parts Manufacturers Well, its about tune up time again, and i'm relatively new to cars, I'd like to ask all the enthusiasts on this board, from experience, what are the best brands to go to for the basic tune up? does iit even matter? Tune up as in oil+filter, wipers, spark plugs, just out of all the brands out there i'd like to know which one would be the best quality from experience.. any help would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!! and if it matters... i have an old 89 camry still running fine at around 168000 miles, i'd like to try to get as much miles as i can get..

01-16-2004, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	For filters, K&N can always be trusted (reusable, high-flow) Spark Plugs and Wires - Bosch or Splitfire (Bosch platinum plus 4 (4 electrodes) go for 8 bucks each, Splitfire platinum are 6 each.) Also, Bosch platinum sensor. If you're going to change your oil and filter, AutoZone sells cans of stuff that you can put in, run for 10 minutes, and drain, it really does get a lot of crap off of the inside of the engine. Don't screw yourself with cheap oil, if you're changing it, get some synthetic blend intended for high-mileage engines. You're also probably due for a transmission fluid (or gear oil) change, a radiatior flush, and an A/C recharge. If you're going to be changing auto transmission fluid, disconnect the hose from the bottom of the tranny that goes to the radiator, and run the car in park for a few minutes to drain the torque converter, and slowly pour a quart of fresh fluid through as it runs. Then, change or clean the transmission screen, and put a new gasket on the pan when you put it back on. If there's a lot of cra pin the screen, you may have a transmission problem. If I'm remembering my old '89 camry right, it has a distributor, and you should check or change the cap and rotor. Rotate your tires, check them for uneven wear, probably have tehm balanced and aligned. Check your brake pads while you have the tires off. Top off the brake fluid if it needs more. Check your power steering fluid. Check your turn signal fluid (just seeing if you're still reading, but people have actually been charged for that.) Check all your belts, make sure all of the wires and harnesses are still firmly connected. Check the exhaust system for any rust. Pay a few extra bucks for Chevron Techron injector cleaner and put that in with a fresh tank of gas. Speaking of gas, change the fuel filter on the outside of your tank. If you know someone with a timnig light, you can check your timing.

01-16-2004, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
munchini Psycho Location: Chair	WOW, this is a great help! thanks alot! oh yea... would you reccomend any brands of oils? i've heard bashings of castrol etc. ANY reccomendation is helpful; i'm most likely gonna print this out and just take it to the closest place. Thanks for the help! oh yea, what's a good turn signal fluid brand? ;P

01-16-2004, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Mobil one hasn't given me any problems, although I'm not sure if Mobil makes a synthetic blend.