i haven't had my 2002 honda accord ex v6 serviced in 5 years (bought it new). i need to take to have it serviced, but i would like to know how i should tell the mechanic what i want. do i just say that i want a tune-up? i guess i just don't know exactly what a tune-up really is so i'd like some pointers. i don't want to go in there sounding totally ignorant.
fwiw, the maintenance light is also on.
2007-10-21 10:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Tune ups used to consit of replacing the point's condensor plugs, and and fuel filter etc But with the Emergence of electronic the Tune up went to pulgs Rotor and Dist cap Air filter, Fuel filter and checking the wires. That is now gone The modern Tune up is Replacing the Plugs, Air and Fuel filters, Scanning for Codes , Cleaning the throttle bore,Checking the o2 sensor for proper operation, changing the oil and filter.
Your best bet is to goe in and ask for an oil and filter change and at that time have them check for a possible tune up and let them make a recommendation based on yiou car's mileage and age.
If you want to you can pull out your owner's manual and have them perform the Required services for the Current mileage of you car.
2007-10-21 10:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by iamright2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the fuel filter. If you have a fuel-injection system, regular cleaning isn't necessary unless the injectors are clogged.
Change the spark plugs (unless they're platinum, in which case you have 30,000 more miles to go). Also examine the spark plug wires and replace as needed. A new set of high-quality wires is worth the cost. They may be permanently attached to the distributor cap, so it will have to be changed as well.
Replace the distributor cap and rotor if your car has them (some newer models with distributorless ignition don't).
Change the points and condenser if you have an older car (roughly pre-1978) that doesn't feature electronic ignition. You'll actually want your points changed, or at least adjusted, every six months or so (if they're changed, check the ignition timing as well).
Check the ignition timing and adjust as needed (rare for a car with electronic ignition - post-1980 - and some cars don't allow this at all).
Adjust the valves as needed (unless your car has hydraulic valves). Be sure to replace the valve-cover gasket as well, especially if you see oil on top of your engine.
Check the belts. Replace if worn.
Check the fluids under the hood and replenish as necessary. Change the oil and oil filter if it's been 3,000 miles since the last oil change.
Replace the air filter, which should be changed between major services - every 15,000 miles - as well.
Adjust the clutch, if you have a manual transmission (although some cars now sport self-adjusting clutches).
Service the battery, adding distilled water (if required), cleaning terminals and cable ends.
Replace the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve. It can make your car run rough or stall if it gets clogged, and it's cheap and easy to replace.
2007-10-21 10:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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i haven't had my 2002 honda accord ex v6 serviced in 5 years (bought it new). i need to take to have it serviced, but i would like to know how i should tell the mechanic what i want. do i just say that i want a tune-up? i guess i just don't know exactly what a tune-up really is so...
2015-08-07 19:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who's gonna read those long answers? LOL, a tune up is spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor (if applicable) fuel and air filter. And don't hurt to do a fuel system cleaner on top of that
2007-10-21 11:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sagar K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-10-21 10:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋