1985 Ford Mustang Tune-up Information
Maintenance Schedule
| Maintenance interval |
7,500
|
15,00
|
22,500
|
30,000
|
37,500
|
45,000
|
52,500
|
60,000
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| Change engine oil & filter every 6 month or mileage |
x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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| Replace spark plugs |
x
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x
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| Change crankcase Emission filter |
x
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x
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| Inspect accessory drive belts |
x
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x
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| Replace PCV valve |
x
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x
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x
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x
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| Change engine coolant at 6 months or at mileage |
x
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x
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| Replace air cleaner filter |
x
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x
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| Check belat, hoses & clamps |
x
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x
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| check exhaust heat shields |
x
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x
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| Lub steering and suspension |
x
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x
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x
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x
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| Inspect breaking system |
x
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x
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| Inspect & replace front wheel bearings |
x
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x
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| Year | Engine | Spark Plugs | Distributor | Timingº | Intake Valve opens | Fuel pump press | Idle speed | |||||
| Cyl cid |
rotation | Type | Gap | Dwell | Gap | Man | A/T | Man | A/t | |||
| 1985 | 140 | CW | AWSF 42 | .044 | * | * | 6B | 20B | 5.5-6.5 | 850 | 800 | |
| 140 turbo | CW | AWSF 32C | .034 | * | * | 10BB | 12B | 3.4-4.5 | 700 | 650 | ||
| 3.8L V6 | CW | AWSF 52 | .044 | * | * | 6B | 4B | 5.5-6.5 | 900 | 700 | ||
| 302 | CCW | ASF 52 | .044 | * | * | 6B | 4B | 5.5-6.5 | 900 | 700 | ||
* Not applicable, solid state ignition
*** All timing marks on this chart are Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)
Always use the engine compartment sticker if it disagrees with this or any chart.
- At 750 RPM
- At 650 RPM
- Lowest reading within 75% of highest
- At 550 RPM
- At 850 RPM
- At 700 RPM
- At 500 RPM
- Refer to engine compartment sticker
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Lubricant capacities Engines – Quarts less oil filter 4 Cyllinder 1985 4 or 4.5 if turbo 6 cylinder 1985 4 8 cylinder 1985 4 Manual transmissions in pints 2.8L 140ci 1985 2.8 or 5.6 if turbo 3.8L 232 ci 1985 NA 5.0L 302 ci 1985 5.6 Automatic transmissions, in quarts 2.8L 140ci 1985 16, NA in Turbo 3.8L 232 ci 1985 22.0 5.0L 302 ci 1985 24.6 Differential – Maintain to filler hole. 7.5″ 1985 3.5 pints in conventional, 3.75 in limited slip 8.8″ 1985 3.75 pints Fuel tank capacity is 15.4 gallons all models Cooling system capacity 2.8L 140ci 1985 9.2 or if equipped with A/C is 9.9, turbo is 10.8 3.8L 232 ci 1985 11.7 quarts 5.0L 302 ci 1985 14.1 quarts
