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Tuneups recommended every 30000 miles In the desire to keep their cars in top condition doityourselfers tend to need lessly replace spark plugs well before the recommended mileage interval Yet other important uneup parts arc often neglected when replacement is recom mended says Lee Taylor Marketing Manager for Standard Motor Products the leading supplier of replacement igni tion and engine control parts to automo tive service professionals For reliable performance with mod ern highvoltage ignition systems spark plugs distributor caps rotors and plug wires should all be replaced at mile intervals Taylor says According to Taylor replacing these parts can prevent some of the following performance prob lems Erratic idle and hesitation Poor fuel economy Erratic shifting with automatic transmissions Loss of power at high RPMs Failure to pass emissions inspection The toll of engine heat Engine heat is the main reason why plug wires in particular as well as distrib utor caps and rotors should be replaced every 30000 miles Taylor explains Plug wires are usually close to exhaust manifolds where they get baked pretty badly he adds Also to satisfy emission standards normal engine operating temperatures have increased to around 220 degrees for later model cars The trend to down has just concentrated this heal in a smaller area under the hood he notes Under these conditions it s remark able hat modern ignition components can handle the onslaught of electrical surges at volts or more and still perform well for 30000 miles TEST YOUR AUTO KNOWHOW BY TAKING THE CAR CARE QUIZ A little knowledge the tare of go long way toward saving money and avoiding the of breakdown In the following question Car Care Count il has included several points to be remembered in the tare and use of one tar Answers follow l hi qui 1 When an engine overheats it in damage the a valves b heater transmission c alternator Tire pressure is most by a temperature change speed wheel balance valve leaks wear 3 When you get your car tuned up you are likely to a have the battery plated b see an improvement in gas mileage t hear less valve noise gel new spark plugs fewer squeaks and rattles Answers to car care quiz 1 a and are tan burn valves among other internal pans The transmission also tan be damaged because it is from engine tooling system a and are turret t Tire pressure one pound for leu change in or temper Hurt in also tan be a source of leaks be replated when new tires ire insialltd Note tin pressure in tire wear insufficient pressure at gas mileage 1 and are A that needs a tune up generally improves ten percent or more Starting dependability performante and exhaust emissions also arc improved New spark plugs generally are pan of a tunc up since these are the business end of the ignition system Effects of high voltage Modern ignition systems generally operate in the volt range or higher Thats a lot of juice compared to the 5000 volt breaker point ignition sys tems of yesteryear Taylor remarks Since 30000 volts can arc a spark an inch and a half any breakdown in the in sulating properties of the cap rotor or wire can allow the spark to arc to ground before it reaches the plug This is why its so important to keep caps rotors and wires in top notch condition Taylor cm phasizcs At Standard we have a proud tradition for supplying these pans to pro automotive technicians with a level of quality as good or better than original equipment he adds This popularity among professionals doesnt happen by accident At Standard we perform exhaustive tests on ignition components to determine the material compositions that will deliver the best possible performance over the longest period of service he notes Yet most components in the spark path need replacement at 30000 mile in tervals to avoid overall degradation of en gine performance fuel economy and exhaust emissions Taylor advises Advice for doityourselfers With a properly functioning modem ignition system the spark plugs will still be clean after 30000 miles Taylor says However after long exposure to degree combustion temperatures spark Plugs should be replaced at miles because they will be eroded not because they are dirty he points out In a modern ignition system dirty plugs before miles indicate some other problems such as a cylinder blow ing oil he adds A reasonably skilled doityourselfer can certainly replace plugs plug wires the distributor cap and rotor himself at the recommended intervals We always urge the carowner to use quality parts from a supplier to the professional com munity pans should meet or ex ceed original equipment specifications For instance any pan with the Standard Blue Streak name on it is designed to exceed original equipment standards says Taylor Vet there are several strong reasons for having this service performed at a reputable service IF YOU DROVE PACKARD WHEN IT WAS NEW Got It Mlnutotf Mountain CALL ALLSTATE if you re or older retired you could lor discount on your Allstole 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