What do i need to put a tune-up on my car - 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE

Air filter
pcv valve
spark plug wires
spark plugs
Fuel filter
Also do a throttle body service

This is a pretty basic tune up without spending an arm and a leg....

Replace:

spark plugs
plug wires
distributor cap and rotor (if installed)
air filter
fuel filter
oil change (oil filter)
transmission fluid (tranny filter and gasket)

Any fuses that appear worn, or are blown.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

carsandcomps,

Guru, Premium Expert @ Fixya.com

When spark plugs spark, some of the molecules of metal where the spark occurs are lost, widening the gap, and changing the shape of the electrodes.

The same thing takes place inside the distributor cap. The rotor does not make contact with the electrodes of the cap, but comes near — a spark jumps from the rotor to the cap electrode.

As other parts wear, their position relative to the motion of the engine can shift. As the engine wears, its fuel/air requirements can shift a bit.

A tune up replaces some of the worn parts, and adjusts the effect of others (their timing), bringing the engine back into optimal performance and reliability.

There are many ways to tune up your car
Simple ways but effective like Changing the normal air filter for an Induction kit, and giving engine a good service to get it back to how it was when new there are many electrical modification that are possible to increase engines power a local performance shop will be able to go into detail about what can and cant be done for your model of car.

Depends on how much you want to spend.

tools you need.....socket set with a 5/8 sparkplug socket,plug gapper tool, and the proper gap
parts you need, sparkplugs,plug wires,fuel filter,air filter. replace each plug one at a time, change plug wire at same time. there should be no other adjustments needed as its all controlled by computer.