Whether you own the Z28 V6 or V8, it is very important to keep your machine running at its best. A regular tune-up should be part of the regular maintenance schedule every 30,000 or 40,000 miles. A regular tune-up will help your 2000 Chevy Camaro engine systems work properly, maintain power and acceleration and extend engine service life. And you can accomplish all this in a matter of minutes, just following these simple steps.
Park the car in a safe place and open the hood.
Check the battery top and terminals. They should be completely clean and free of corrosion; otherwise clean them using a wire brush, clean shop rag and one tablespoon. of baking soda dissolved in a glass of water. This will ensure proper battery current flow.
Inspect the air cleaner system. The intake air duct should be free of dust and obstructions. Install a new air filter if it is 18 months old or you will not be able to see enough sunlight going through the element. A clogged air filter cannot provide the proper amount of air the engine needs.
Pull the air duct assembly from the engine and inspect the throttle bore and plate. If you can see a light coat of dark tar on the walls and plate of the throttle, clean them with carburetor cleaner. These contaminants affect the air quality going to the intake manifold.
Check drive belts and hoses. Look for cracks, glaze and other drive belt damage. Look around the engine compartment for signs of leaks from hoses and hose damage. Hoses should not be chafed, too soft, hardened or swollen. If you see any signs of deterioration, replace drive belts and hoses as needed.
Replace spark plugs and wires if they are two years old. Change one wire at a time to avoid mixing the firing order and twist and pull the wire from its boot to avoid breaking the electrical contact. Use a ratchet and spark plug socket to remove the spark plugs. Gap the new spark plugs using a wire feeler gauge to the specification recommended by the manufacturer. You should find the gap number on the Vehicle Emission Control Information label located in the engine compartment.
Replace the fuel filter if it is 12 months old.
Check electrical connectors from sensors, actuators and other electrical components. Look for corroded or loose connections and burned, frayed or pinched wires. Correct problems and replace parts as necessary.
