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Old May 11, 2011
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Gonna do a tune up. Am I missing anything?

So far I've gotten the following parts. This will be the first time I do a tune up to the civic, but just want to make sure I didn't forget anything.

Spark Plugs (NGK Laser Platinum, PZFR6F-11)
Air Filter (Fram CA8911)
Fuel Filter (Beck Arnley, In Tank)
PCV Valve (Beck Arnley)
Redline SI-1 Fuel Additive (1 bottle, high in delicious PEA)


Accessory belts were done not too long ago when they Timing Belt was changed, so those will remain.
I flushed the coolant (and replaced radiator cap and t-stat, and even refilled it with Honda coolant) a few months ago, so that will be left alone. The hoses looked (and still look) pretty good.

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Re: Gonna do a tune up. Am I missing anything?

Go to 7th gen engine DIYs and read Gearbox's forgotten tune up mods thread.

Changing the O2 sensor, cleaning the EGR and throttle body would be good ideas.
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Re: Gonna do a tune up. Am I missing anything?

Ah! Good advice. I'm going to clean the EGR + Throttle Body. Will skip the O2 sensor till I get some more money .
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Re: Gonna do a tune up. Am I missing anything?

Definitely replace the EGR valve gasket while your at it, my local auto parts store actually carried them and they were around. $3
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Re: Gonna do a tune up. Am I missing anything?

Adjust the valves. Yes, it's a pain in the ***, but well worth the effort.
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