Home Third Gen Mustang 1980 Ford Mustang 1980 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 Change engine oil & filter every 6 month or mileage x x x x x x x x Replace spark plugs x x Change crankcase Emission filter x x Inspect accessory drive belts x x Replace PCV valve x x x x Change engine coolant at 6 months or at mileage x x Replace air cleaner filter x x Check belt, hoses & clamps x x check exhaust heat shields x x Lub steering and suspension x x x x Inspect breaking system x x Inspect & replace front wheel bearings x x Tune-up Specifications Engine # cy Spark plug and gap Distributor Rotation M/T Timing degrees A/T Timing degrees Firing order Slow idle M/T Fast Idle A/T Fuel Pump pressure 140 ci (2.3L) Exc. Turbo 4 AWSF-42, gap 0.035 Electronic ignition CW 6B 20(12)B 1-3-4-2 850 750 5-7 140 turbo 2.3L 4 AWSF-32, gap 0.050 Electronic ignition CW 6B 8(2) 1-3-4-2 900 800 6.5-7.5 200 ci regular 6 AWSF-42, gap 0.035 Electronic ignition CW 10B 10 1-5-3-6-2-4 700 550 5.5-6.5 255 ci 4.2L 8 ASF-42, gap 0.050 Electronic ignition CCW 8B 8B 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 500 550 4.0-6.0 No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here.