Table of contents: Minimum settings ↓ General settings ↓
The term "setup" is used in this manual to refer to a set of procedures rather than to a single procedure.
If the routine maintenance schedule is strictly followed from the date of purchase, with frequent checks of fluid levels and condition of high wear components as suggested in this manual, the engine will remain in good working order for a long time and the need for any additional work will be minimized.
More often, however, the engine is running inefficiently due to neglect of regular maintenance. This is even more common when buying a used car whose owners have not bothered with frequent and regular inspections and maintenance. In this case, in addition to performing the usual routine maintenance procedures, it will be necessary to perform an engine tune-up. The first step in any tune-up or diagnostic procedure to improve engine performance is to check the compression ratio in the cylinders. Compression Test (see Chapter Engine) will help determine the condition of the internal engine components and should serve as a guide when performing tune-ups and repairs. If, for example, a compression ratio check indicates severe internal engine wear, a simple tune-up will not improve its performance and will be a waste of time and money. Since the compression ratio check procedure is so important, it should be performed by a specialist who has the equipment specifically designed for this purpose. The following procedures are most often required to bring the engine into good working order.
Minimum settings
1. Checking all fluids related to engine operation (Section Checking fluid levels)
2. Checking the condition of all hoses in the engine compartment (Section Checking the condition and replacing the engine compartment hoses)
3. Checking and adjusting the tension of drive belts (Section Checking the condition, adjusting the tension and replacing the drive belts)
4. Cleaning, inspecting and checking the battery charge (Section Checking battery condition, care and charging)
5. Replacing spark plugs (Section Checking and replacing spark plugs)
6. Inspection of spark plug wires, cover and distributor rotor (Section Checking and replacing spark plug wires, cover and distributor rotor)
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7. Checking the air filter (Section Replacing the air filter element)
8. Checking the cooling system (Section Checking the functioning of the cooling system)
General settings
All the above mentioned minimum setup points, plus.
1. Checking the ignition system (see Chapter Engine electrical system)
2. Checking the charging system (see Chapter Engine electrical system)
3. Checking the fuel system (see Chapter Fuel and exhaust systems)
4. Replacing the spark plug wires, cover and distributor rotor (Section Checking and replacing spark plug wires, cover and distributor rotor)