vietkangta

when people bring their cars in for a tune-up what gets change/replaced or worked on?

B16b-EJ8

Depends on the shop, some have different packages. To me a tune up should consist of:

New Plugs/ new plug wires/ new distributor cap and rotor
Oil change
Top off all fluids
Check and replace belts (alternator, A/C)
Possible new fuel filter
Clean or replace air filter

Thats just me though

ekb16

iTrader: (1)

check the brakes
coolant flush
brake fluid flush
rotate tires
change cabin filter if car has one

92_civic

owner's manual gives a good indication of what services need to be performed at what mileage, between that and the previous service history of the car you should be able to determine what needs to be "tuned up"

when a customer calls me for a tune up, generally we are talking about tuning up the engine

plugs
wires
cap/rotor
air filter
fuel filter
cabin filter (if applicable)
oil change (includes check and top off fluids)

to me that is pretty much your standard tuneup, some cars require more or less depending on age and mileage, but you should also perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle as well

t0p_sh0tta

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Coming from a former shop manager, there's no such thing as a tune up.

It all depends on the car. If you're looking for an extensive tune up, then here's a list:

- brake flush
- clutch flush
- tranny fluid change
- coolant flush
- oil change
- air filter
- spark plugs
- spark plug wires
- air filter
- distributor cap/rotor
- fuel filter
- radiator hoses
- a/c, alternator and p/s belts

vietkangta

alright thanks guys.

kojinwah

not to jack... but some great info would be ... for the guys who do tune ups their selves.. where do you guys go shopping for your parts?

ie: local stores, internet, whatever..

91DA9

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ie: local stores, internet, whatever..</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have always trusted Napa myself, but lately it seems as if the quality of their parts is no better or worse than the stuff you can get from big chain stores (Autozone, Advance, Checker's, etc.)
There are certain parts that I would only go OEM for, but those are far and few in between.

onepoint6i

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if you want service on that car in your sig i'd rec:

replacing:
spark plugs
air filter
oil
atf
coolant
brake flush
adj valve lash
cradle seals
valve cover grommets
valve cover gasket
fuel filter
pcv valve

check leaky seals- dist o-ring etc
check cap/rotor/wires
check brakes
check cv boots for tears or cracking
rotate tires
check condition of tires
adj tire psi


if you havent done the timing belt yet
replace:
t-belt
balancer shaft belt
water pump
crank/cam/oil pump/balancer shaft-seals
drive belts

while you're at it or if you havent done so
replace:
all hoses
and t-stat

you need to be more specific on what kind of a "tune-up" you want

oh and BTW i wouldnt use anything other than oem honda parts..you'll thanks yourself in the end

thesmogman

A plain and simple tune up consists of...

Cap and rotor
Spark plugs
Timing check/adjustment.

If I asked for a tune up this is what I would expect.

vietkangta

how much should i estimate on the costs?

onepoint6i

on what the t-belt or oil change??

vietkangta

the whole tune up?

Isnt timing belts around 250?

onepoint6i

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depends on where you go..

vietkangta

whats the cheapest i can get around the bay area?