St. Cloud Technology Education Course: General Automotive Service Fuel System Care St. Cloud Technology Education Course: General Automotive Service

Tune-up Items Fuel & Additives Fuel Filter Air Filter Spark Plugs Spark Plug Wires

Fuel & Additives Octane Fueling Additives Allows for a more complete combustion Premium vs. Standard Certain Octanes suggested for higher compression engines Fueling TURN VEHICLE OFF, Place all gas tanks on the ground, and do not talk on cell phones! Stay near your when fueling to avoid potential hazards! Additives Generally AVOID additives unless suggested by a trusted mechanic Gasoline already contains additives and alcohol

Fuel Filter Replace Fuel Filter: 35,000 miles or yearly Reduces strain on fuel pump (expensive) Beware of gasoline when changing

Spark Plugs Replacements Standard Plugs: 30,000-60,000 miles Platinum Plugs: 75,000-100,000 miles Use ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND on threads Spark Plug Wires Yearly- $uggested

Air Filter Change Yearly Visually Inspect – should be fairly translucent “Tap Out” debris Do NOT use high pressure air hose