TRIZ

iTrader: (14)

I just called the dealership. They gave me an estimate of 350 or so with parts included. I told them not to mess with the stock intake because i'm going to replace it soon, He said something about changing spark plugs. I was thinking I could buy some better sparkplugs and have them instal thoes instead of the honda junk. So, whats a pretty good sparkplug that I can pick up in the next few days (not order from the net) for the 01 LX?

Also, (a 2 part question) what other things can I do to reduce the cost of the 60k checkup. I'm not into changing fluids and bleeding stuff, not that technically advanced. But should I buy air condioner filters or some junk like that would help reduce the cost of getting ripped off by them?

thanks in advance guys/gals.

OH--I have to drop off wednesday night so let me know quickly please! thnx

civydcex

Denso, ngk!! Iridiums if you want to spent 40 or 50 bucks.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

dont do it! they hardly do anything for that service. you can get things done separately for maybe $100

cIvIc_xyza

iTrader: (1)

dont forget its the stealership not dealership.. just buy a haynes manual and do the tuneup urself.. if tehy can do it.. why cant u???

tuningmycivic

iTrader: (11)

i was gonna ask what do they do for the 60k service. i heard that they change tranny fluid and coolant as well as oil, filters, rotate tires....blah blah....

but do they check alignments? esp if the car has been lowered? any Honda mechanics/techs???

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

trans fluid $50, coolant $30, oil $30, filters $30 for all, see how it doesnt add up? they overcharge everything! and no they do not rotate or align anything

tuningmycivic

iTrader: (11)

damn....that sux then....guess it'll have to wait til i get back from deployment....

Johnold

is that 60K maint needed?. at 60K miles, am i going to have to do something like that to my car?. i thought it was like 80 or 90K miles when everything like that has to be done?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

well assuming you drive about 10k per year, alot comes up at 60k. coolant, brake fluid (every 3 yrs), trans fluid, oil maybe, and well thats about it.