Tune up
Asked by Lynn Apr 30, 2016 at 11:14 AM about the 2003 Ford Taurus SES
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I would like to get the parts for a tune up since the
serpentine belt went on Ford Taurus 2003 SES 3.O
L V6. What parts are needed? I'm thinking plugs,
wires, fuel filter, air filter and serpentine belt. Oil
change is due
3 Answers
Serpentine belt went so wanted to do repairs, purchased car used and not sure what was really done before, feels like it needs a tune up, going through gas too much. Milage is at 163,288 oil change is due
Tennisshoes gives good advice. Affordability on your part may cause you not to do many or some of these things, but if it were mine I would check and likely replace the following: serpentine belt, belt tensioner, belt idler(s) as there is a reason the belt came off. Also spark plugs, cap and rotor (if equipped) and plug wires. I would also change the engine coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid and all of the filters (oil, fuel, air and transmission). Install a new thermostat if changing the engine coolant. I would take a very close look at the water pump to see if it is seeping or the bearing is noisy. Let us know how it comes out and good luck with it.
