240 Running BAD, Will tune Up Help ?

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ExoniX
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My 240 is running real bad ive had it for like 5000 miles now and im gonna tune it up this week i dont know when was the last time the last owners did a tune up but my 240 Is running horrible, im getitng bad Gas Mileage plus i keep getting smoked by Accord's and Eclipses.. wtf ? Anyways, My Timing is also off im pretty sure since my car hiccups at low RPM's.. Could anything else be the problem ? Will a tune up with new spark plug's/wires, dist rotor/cap, oil change, fuel filter, air filter make a diff ? And do i need to change the O2 Sensor ?

Oh and btw it just hit 117,000 miles and its an auto 89 FB.


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Infinitiguy19
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Get the service history and look at all the receipts from the previous owner(s).

If it looks like it needs a "Tune up" from the above then go ahead and do one. It won't hurt anything but your wallet if done right.


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