# 1996 Ford Mustang

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-mustang/21905>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 10, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-mustang/21905 "2008-11-10T07:58:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![alextuya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@alextuya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alextuya)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-mustang/21905/1 "2008-11-10T07:58:48Z")

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I am buying a 96 Mustang V6 3.8 w/ 136k miles. Its sounds great, runs smooth, tranny drives her really nice, and A/C will freeze your nose off. She needs some TLC, a little wax will do good, and a nice detailed clean will make her happy again. I want to give it to my wife, since her brother borrowed her old car, and wrecked it. Here is the real question, what should I do maintenance wise, before I give it to her.  
  
  
  
 Motor Oil & Filter change -  
  
 Tranny Oil & Filter change -  
  
 Spark Plug, Cables, and Rotor change -  
  
 Fuel Filter change -  
  
 Flush Radiator -  
  
 Flush Power Steering -  
  
 Flush Brake Pump -  
  
  
  
 I would love to overhaul it, but I would have bought one in perfect condition to waste all that money…