Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
I have a 94 Accord LX. How long does the distributor cap and rotor last? How often should they be changed? Can they be tested? Or just go ahead and change them?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by professorman
(Post 46733576)
I have a 94 Accord LX. How long does the distributor cap and rotor last? How often should they be changed? Can they be tested? Or just go ahead and change them?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Not too sure how long they last but they should definitely be a part of your routine tune up! Long story short just change them out along with your spark plugs and wires and even your fuel filter. Cheap and effective preventative maintenance!!!
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
every 250 to 300 thousand miles
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by MACH 7
(Post 46734471)
every 250 to 300 thousand miles
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by professorman
(Post 46733576)
I have a 94 Accord LX. How long does the distributor cap and rotor last? How often should they be changed? Can they be tested? Or just go ahead and change them?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by holmesnmanny
(Post 46735263)
You can not be serious.
You should do a full tune-up every 30,000 miles, I believe. |
Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by hondamark35
(Post 46733611)
I'm sure you could test it... but it's really a case of visual inspection- the contacts in the cap and the condition of the rotor tip. if they look worn and burnt or crusty with buildup, replace them. if they look good and the engine runs fine (assuming the plugs and wires are in good shape) leave them.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by holmesnmanny
(Post 46735263)
You can not be serious.
wells the last time you heard a honda going 250 to 300 thousand probly not too long ago its not a uncommon thing to find a honda with thosekind of miles still sporting the og wires and caps the damb cars last |
Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
i would change cap, rotor, spark plugs and fuel filter every 30-35k and change spark plug wires 60-70k. these are for OEM parts, i wouldnt even bother with aftermarket for ignition systems.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
sorry all cars and conditions will always vary so when you buy a new used. do your self a little inspection and be your own judge. replace if problems occur.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Plugs (I only use OEM) at 50,000 and thats only to keep them from seizing into the head, and I do wires, rotor and cap at the same time. I use NGK wires and plugs and a factory cap and rotor.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Where do you guys buy the plug wires from? The Honda plug wires set seem to only come with the spark plug wires for $62.07 and the center wire is $25 = $87.07 just for wires. Add the distributor and rotor and things add up to $136. At autozone, my total would be $70.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
I got a set of NGK wires from rockauto for less than $50 shipped including the coil wire. http://www.rockauto.com/
Cap and rotor you can get from someplace like majestic honda. |
Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by professorman
(Post 46751326)
Where do you guys buy the plug wires from? The Honda plug wires set seem to only come with the spark plug wires for $62.07 and the center wire is $25 = $87.07 just for wires. Add the distributor and rotor and things add up to $136. At autozone, my total would be $70.
43 for oem spark plug cables. might as well buy everything from this site. i can't stress enough how important using oem ignition parts are. this is one area i wouldnt skimp on. sure, people have lots of miles stacked up on oreillys and autozone ignition parts but the failure rate is so much greater. |
Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by MACH 7
(Post 46746209)
its not a uncommon thing to find a honda with thosekind of miles still sporting the og wires and caps
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by professorman
(Post 46751326)
Where do you guys buy the plug wires from? The Honda plug wires set seem to only come with the spark plug wires for $62.07 and the center wire is $25 = $87.07 just for wires. Add the distributor and rotor and things add up to $136. At autozone, my total would be $70.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
That's fine if your car came with OEM wires... mine came with napa junk :/
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by 94EG8
(Post 46760628)
The thing is the junk you'll buy at Autozone will last you about a year. I have yet to see a set of OEM Honda wires go bad, years ago temple of vtec dyno tested 15 year old OEM honda wires against brand new NGK wires and brand new nalogy wires. the 15 year old OEM honda wires outperformed both. That should say something right there. The plugs are just NGK plugs, you can buy them at any autoparts store. I'd replace the cap and rotor with OEM every 60k or so, wires as long as they're OEM I'd just leave until the start giving you trouble.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by MACH 7
(Post 46746209)
yes serious its a honda not a 79 dodge
wells the last time you heard a honda going 250 to 300 thousand probly not too long ago its not a uncommon thing to find a honda with thosekind of miles still sporting the og wires and caps the damb cars last Stock plugs 30k miles max per NGK. NGK wires are prob the best alternative to stock ones. by the way a stock cap and rotor is about 43 bucks list. |
Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by WeslyWills5
(Post 46762810)
I really liked what you posted, but quite frankly that was a test of Honda 15 years ago...not Honda of today.
Originally Posted by motegicivic
(Post 46762824)
NGK wires are prob the best alternative to stock ones.
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Hi guys! my CEL lit up with the code "Cylinder 4 misfire." I also feel some jerking when I'm cruising at 60 mph. I changed my wires and plugs to NGK Iridium IX and NGK Blues. However, I still feel the jerking at 60-65 mph. My question is: will changing the distributor cap and rotor help in my situation?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by SayItAintHonda
(Post 47850168)
Hi guys! my CEL lit up with the code "Cylinder 4 misfire." I also feel some jerking when I'm cruising at 60 mph. I changed my wires and plugs to NGK Iridium IX and NGK Blues. However, I still feel the jerking at 60-65 mph. My question is: will changing the distributor cap and rotor help in my situation?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
Originally Posted by SayItAintHonda
(Post 47850168)
Hi guys! my CEL lit up with the code "Cylinder 4 misfire." I also feel some jerking when I'm cruising at 60 mph. I changed my wires and plugs to NGK Iridium IX and NGK Blues. However, I still feel the jerking at 60-65 mph. My question is: will changing the distributor cap and rotor help in my situation?
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Re: Tune Up - When to change Distributor Cap & Rotor
my hitachi cap and rotor lasted until 170K. by the end the contacts on the cap were toast.
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