I don't want to take it to the dealer and get charged a crazy amount of $$. What is involved in a 30k mile maintenance? Tranny fluid? Spark plugs? Valve adjustment?

Also are there any good priced, quality shops in WA to get a tune up done?

Thanks.

 

DIY. Spark plugs, spark cables, oil change, coolant flush, distributor rotor...

 

you're right! they also rotate your tires.

 

And test drive!!!

 

I woudn't do the wires until 60k, but tht's just me.
Do as said, but also changed tranny fluid and the distributor cap. Also, re adjust the alt/ps/ac belts, look for leaks, etc. Check your axles and all that good stuf too.

Edit- best place is either Honda or a local tuner who knows their stuff...what kind of car?


[Modified by Emerica, 3:55 PM 2/15/2003]

 

Ok thanks, how much does the dealer usually charge?

 

what kind of car?

Figure about 100 bucks at least for parts, and probably 2 hours at their "book times", so figure between 200 and 250...way too much I think