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    Magen Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 28, 2007, 01:01 PM
    Is it time?
    I have a 2003 Ford ZX2, with 28,486 miles (yup! Very little). Is it time for a tune-up? I get different answers from different people. Also, is it true that on newer model cars, it is not necessary to do certain things during a tune up?
    Any help is appreciated! Thank You! :)
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    Mar 28, 2007, 01:31 PM
    Yes. Here's what should be done now:

    . Change air filter
    . Change fuel filter
    . Change cabin filter
    . Change transmission fluid and filter
    . Change antifreeze
    . Change brake fluid
    . Change power steering fluid (partial change)
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    Clough Posts: 26,677, Reputation: 1649
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    Mar 28, 2007, 01:36 PM
    From what I read about your vehicle, tune-ups should take place about every 100,000 miles. Hard to believe.

    I not sure what doesn't need to be done in tune-ups of modern cars these days. But, would like to know what does need to be done. Used to always do my own tune-ups on the much older cars.

    Have been told by a former auto mechanics teacher at a high school that there is not much you need to do during a tune-up anymore.

    So much of figuring out what needs to be done is diagnosed by a machine.

    So, if your vehicle is driving, performing and sounding okay. I would just make sure to have fluids and filters replaced at the recommended intervals and any rubber things under the hood inspected periodically for cracks and leaking.

    I hope that this answers your questions at least in part.
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