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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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what are some simple tune up tips

hello everyone im looking to do a large tune up on my car. 60,000 miles

what are some common things that people clean, replace and fix?
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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oil chage
coolant flush
MT change (if you're MT)
spark plugs
check coolant hoses

also check out the fluids and lubricants section here, it has alot of good info on tuneup stuff.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Missing 2 most important things, but good start....

- Rotate tires
- Inflate tires to proper pressure
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by limsandy
Missing 2 most important things, but good start....

- Rotate tires
- Inflate tires to proper pressure
She is 100% correct !
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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its all in your owners manual...or here http://www.nissanusa.com/apps/techpublications
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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some people also like to change the fuel filter... i probably will once i hit 60k
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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oil
oil filter
coolant flush
MT flush
power steering flush
brake flush
spark plugs
check coolant hoses
Rotate tires
Inflate tires to proper pressure
fuel filter
pcv valve
belt replacement
tighten throttle cable
clean or replace air filter
clean coil packs
clean throttle body
replace drain plug and washer
seafoam
replace radiator cap

is there anything anyone else can think of?
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