TLBaller

im about to hit 50k miles on my car and i have never gotten a tune up before. I never had any major problems with my car so i never brought it in for a tune up. I know you're suppose to do it like every 15k-30k miles or so.. as i said before, im about to hit 50k and was thinking of bringing it to the dealers for a tune up. How much is it roughly? im thinking 150 bucks or more? they change out timing belts and junk like that, right?

962.5tl

i wouldnt go to the dealership on a tune up all they are doin is chaning out parts that wear down after a while and there going to charge you out the a$$... i owuld go to a trusted mechanic they are going to do the same thin and they get the parts from honda

TLBaller

you for real? i mean, i think that i can trust the acura dealer mechanics than other places.. but you do have a point about them charging a lot for labor/parts. hmmm anybody have experience on dealer tune ups or ANY tune ups??

dbox

you dont need your timing belt changed yet. i did mine at 75k. all you need is plugs and maybe change your air filter. your belts should still be fine also. changing plugs is very simple, just get the platinum ngk-s that came in your car. but john eagle did my timing and drive belts. i have zero complants with them......

Wampum

I guess its up to you what you want them to do. I think the owner's manual suggests that you replace brake fluid and radiator fluid, automatic tranny fluid, check brake pads and rotors, change oil and filter, and a few other things. Can't remember. My dealer quoted me about $220 for this service.

TLBaller

220?? dang.. okay so you can control on which to change out when you take it in for a tune up?? i didn't know that.. i thought they'd change what needs to be changed but they might rip me off by telling me to change stuff i dont need to change and charge me.. anybody else have any inputs?