Mustang enthusiasts know that the current mustangs don’t demand routine maintenance like the older generation. Whichever era of Ford Mustang car you may have picked up from SonicBidder.com, it will need special attention other than servicing, repairing, and replacing damaged parts.
Before the service light burns out in your Ford, you must ensure your car runs smoothly. In addition, keeping your Mustang in good shape will reward you with years of service. Here is a detailed guide for Mustang owners to give their cars extraordinary love.
Inspect the Shocks and Struts
Suppose you have driven a car with worn-out shocks before. You know how sloppy its handling feels. In addition, when you halt, the Mustang keeps rocking back and forth for a while. It will be surprising if the vehicle makes it to 80,000 miles.
Replacement of worn-out shocks is quite simple. You only need to jack the rear while keeping the axle under load. To access the shocks, remove the nuts from the trunk. Installation is rotating in the opposite way of removal.
Struts demand spring compressors, lower and upper nuts after wheel removal, then lowering the strut out. The next step is compressing the spring to let the upper strut mount loosen up.
Lubricate Suspension Components
The suspension components include the joints, arms, bars, springs, and rods. Lubrication allows the parts to work smoothly and extends their durability. Lack of servicing and lubrication makes suspension components wear out faster.
Change Engine Oil
It would help if you got in the habit of changing your engine oil often. Synthetic oils will run farther than conventional oils. If you like testing the limits of your Mustang on the track, you’ll need to change your automatic transmission fluid at 100,000 miles.
You can take your car for servicing or do the oil change yourself. Here is how to go about it:
- Run the engine to warm the oil and increase its viscosity.
- Remove the fill cap and oil drain plug and let it drain.
- Lube the oil filter, concentrate more on the O-ring, and install it.
- Reinsert the drain plug carefully not to cross-thread the bolt.
- Fill up your Mustang with oil, and you are ready.
Change Brake Fluid
You cannot afford to joke about the importance of properly functioning brakes. Have your brake checked annually and more often if you love speed. Replacement of brake fluid, pads, and rotors will give you a different feel when driving your Mustang.
Diagnose Early
Paying attention to your Mustang as you drive will alert you to a problem that needs attention. You can go the extra mile by purchasing devices like a scan tool to help identify potential mechanical problems that need addressing.
Know the Driving Tips of Your Mustang
Mustangs may share the name, but some are built differently than others. It would help if you learned how powerful your sports car is and how to drive it safely. In addition, how you handle your vehicle while driving enhances its durability by preventing damage.
Flush the Cooling System
Get a simple device at the auto parts store to help you check the condition of the coolant depending on how cold your area gets. You should also have an integrity test at 30K to get the levels.
Flushing and replacement of the coolant take very little time. The best way to go about it is to run distilled water through the system till the fluid coming out is transparent like the water. Now, you can replace the system with a coolant of your liking.
Inspects the Tires
Tires play a crucial role in how your Mustang performs. You should rotate the wheels of your Mustang regularly. Invest in good tires, which are costly, and keep the treadwear even. Check the tires’ pressures and keep them properly inflated. Poorly inflated tires lead to heat build-up, consume more gas, and can blow out at highway speeds.
Change Transmission Fluid
Follow the owner’s manual and change the transmission fluid when recommended. Different models of the Ford Mustang have various recommendations based on the mileage man.
For instance, Ford recommends the automatic and MT82 manual transmissions have their transmission fluid changed at a maximum interval of 150,000 miles.
Check Engine Belts and Belt Tension
Mustang’s tension pulley is designed to keep the engine belt under proper tension. Since there is no way to tell if the belt is under appropriate pressure, inspecting the belt’s condition is recommended.
Ensure the belt isn’t squealing, taut, or constantly slipping on the pulleys. If the serpentine belt is too tight, it will wear faster and have frays and cracks. Ford recommends a maximum of 150,000-mile intervals before replacement.
The steps on how to change the belts are as follows:
- Note the belt routing and release the tension using the ratchet placed on the tensioner.
- Remove the belt.
- Reinstall the belt the exact way it came off.
- Relax the tensioner and allow the tension to be reinstalled.
Clean Your Car
You can’t be revving on the streets in a dirty Mustang. You can clean the car yourself or take it to the car wash. An excellent clean removes the dirt, dust, and grime from your Mustang. A clean interior and exterior keep your sports car in good shape with minimal damage.
Insure Your Mustang
Sports cars like the Ford Mustang, Mustang classic cars, Mustang used cars, and Mustang muscle cars will cost slightly more to insure. The reason behind it is that the vehicles are built for speed. They tend to have a higher crash rate. In addition, repairs on a Mustang are pretty costly as well.
You must keep your Mustang protected with an affordable and adequate insurance policy.
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