1986 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 | |||
| 1986 | 140 | CW | AWSF 42 | .044 | * | * | Note 8 | Note 8 | 5.5-6.5 | 800 | 800 | |
| 140 turbo | CW | AWSF 32C | .034 | * | * | Note 8 | Note 8 | 3.4-4.5 | 700 | 650 | ||
| 232 ci 3.8L | AWSF52 | .044 | * | * | Note 8 | Note 8 | Note 8 | Note 8 | ||||
| 302 (5.0L) | CCW | ASF 52 | .044 | * | * | Note 8 | Note 8 | 5.5-6.5 | 700 | 750 | ||
* 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 stickerc
Non – H.O V8 engines
Firing order for 351 C and 5.0 L is to the right.
| Lubricant capacities | ||
| Engines – Quarts less oil filter | ||
| 4 Cyllinder 2.3L | 1986 | 4 or 4.5 if its a turbo |
| 6 cylinder 3.8L | 1986 | 4 |
| 8 cylinder 5.0L | 1986 | 4 |
| Manual transmissions in pints | ||
| 140 manual | 1986 | 2.8 or 5.6 if turbo |
| 232 manual | 1986 | NA |
| 302 Manual | 1986 | 5.6 |
| Automatic transmissions, in quarts | ||
| Automatic 2.3L | 1986 | 16 |
| Automatic 3.8L | 1986 | 22 |
| Automatic 5.0L | 1986 | NA |
| Differential – Maintain to filler hole. | ||
| 7.5 ” gears | 1986 | 3.5 pints conventional, 3.75 limited slip |
| 8.8 ” gears | 1986 | 3.75 Pints |
