Geo Metro Tune up info needed

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geewhiz@gmail.com - 05 Feb 2006 02:55 GMT

I have a 1990 geo metro and I am giving it a tune up. To my dismay the
emissions sticker with the data I need is gone. (the one located on the
underside of the hood) All my manual's say refer to this while doing
the tune-up.

Is there anyone out there kind enough to tell me what information is on
this sticker? I live in WA state and I assume it is different depending
on the state your in but any data would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Derick

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D - 06 Feb 2006 03:17 GMT

for more info

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/thegeometroclub/

>I have a 1990 geo metro and I am giving it a tune up. To my dismay the
>emissions sticker with the data I need is gone. (the one located on the
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>Derick

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Eric B. - 06 Feb 2006 14:04 GMT

>I have a 1990 geo metro and I am giving it a tune up. To my dismay the
> emissions sticker with the data I need is gone. (the one located on the
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> Derick

I used to own that car . . . GREAT car with a undeserved bad rep. You
shouldn't need any information for a tune-up other than spark plug gap. Aim
for .041, or as close as you can get it to that. Use *NGK* brand plugs,
ONLY. Don't remember the exact size of plug off the top of my head, but any
place that sells NGK plugs should be able to look that up. If you don't
remember the exact time you changed the other ignition parts, consider
replacing the plug wires, distributor rotor and distributor cap. All that
shouldn't cost too much at all, and is easy to do with just a screwdriver.
(and a spark plug socket, obviously) Again, any parts store should be able
to look up the part numbers for ya.

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Bruce Chang - 06 Feb 2006 20:08 GMT

>>I have a 1990 geo metro and I am giving it a tune up. To my dismay the
>> emissions sticker with the data I need is gone. (the one located on the
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> screwdriver. (and a spark plug socket, obviously) Again, any parts store
> should be able to look up the part numbers for ya.

You don't say why to use NGK, for all we know, you could hold stock in NGK.
As far as I'm concerned, any spark plug will work but I've always either
stayed with the manufacturer recommended or a bosch platinum (the single
electrode for $2). Never had a problem with any cars that I've put the
bosch plats in.

-Bruce

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Eric B. - 07 Feb 2006 02:18 GMT

> You don't say why to use NGK, for all we know, you could hold stock in
> NGK. As far as I'm concerned, any spark plug will work but I've always
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> -Bruce

Nope, no stock in NGK. Just used to hang out with a lot of mechanics who
really knew their jobs well. From what I've been told by multiple
mechanics, NGK for imports, AC for domestics, Motorcraft (SP?) for Ford. Of
course, with Chrysler being German now, I'm not sure how that affects the
equation. But I've also heard that bosch is good. Just avoid Champion like
the plague, and you are probably OK. :)

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