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Old 03-31-2008, 07:24 PM
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HI GUYS. JUST WONDERING WHAT AN AVERAGE TUNE UP GOES FOR ON AN XJR. WHATS INVOLVED. I WANTED TO CHECK MY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, BUT CAN'T FIND IT FROM TOP. DOES SUPERCHARGER/INTAKE NEED TO BE REMOVED??
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Why do you want to check your pressure regulator? Is there something wrong with running?

Best tuneup is 100k service. You get all new plugs, filters etc. It is a good service and if you get the right person doing it, your car gets a very thorough check up.
 
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Old 03-31-2008, 08:02 PM
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THANKS FJT. I AM THE GUY WITH THE 3000-4000RPM. HESITATION. I FINALLY CHANGED MY INTAKE PIPE (ONLY $45, DEALER) AND NOW CAR HESITATES AT 2000RPM.
 
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check eng lite on?
codes?
 
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NO, NOTHING
 
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remove the air intake and it's behind right side intercooler..
 
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THANKS GENIUS, WILL TRY THIS WEEKEND.
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 08:25 PM
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DUMB QUESTION, BUT WILL A TUNE UP HELP WITH PERFORMANCE. CAR ISN'T AS QUICK AS I EXPECTED. (PLUGS, ETC)
HOW ELSE CAN I RENEW THE POWER THIS CAR ONCE HAD?? THANKS IN ADVANCE
 
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