What do you include in your tune up?

dnifedem85

dnifedem85

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I need to have a tune up/preseason maintenance performed on my motor. Its a 1996 Johnson 150hp V6 Carb. What tasks should I have my mechanic complete? He wants to give me "the works" and I am not sure if all of it is absolutely necessary. I replaced the impeller, lower unit oil and spark plugs at the end of last season. Thanks!
 
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Re: What do you include in your tune up?

dnifedem85 said:
I need to have a tune up/preseason maintenance performed on my motor. Its a 1996 Johnson 150hp V6 Carb. What tasks should I have my mechanic complete? He wants to give me "the works" and I am not sure if all of it is absolutely necessary. I replaced the impeller, lower unit oil and spark plugs at the end of last season. Thanks!
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Ask him to specify just what "the works" actually is. Get him to write it down and then post it here. You will get a much more accurate and helpful response this way.
 
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Re: What do you include in your tune up?

If it is running well I would not even ask the mechanic what he plans to do other than take as much money from your pocket as he can. You did the major stuff already.
 
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Re: What do you include in your tune up?

I do not offer my customers a "tune-up", I offer a season maintenance as this gets them on a yearly cycle.
My service includes: (2stroke)
compression test, ignition check,timing check/adjustment, engine decarbon, bottle of Quickleen for summer usage, grease all fittings,check/fill power trim, spark plugs, impeller,lower unit oil, and test run @ lake. If I find anything not to snuff I call customer and explain problem.
 
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