I have very little experience on working on cars, but would like to do the work myself on the 100k mile tune-up if I can. I do not want to pay the dealership 1k dollars for the work, if there is a slight chance I can do the work myself. I’m in the military and can use the tools at the auto hobby shop. The most I have ever done on a car are the basics like changing the oil. With my little to non-existence of experience be a good decision on my end to do the work myself?

I’ve looked for maintenance books for the TL but cannot seem to find any.

 

With that little knowledge im not sure i would tackle the 100k service. That consists of Timing belt, H20 pump, spark plugs and wouldnt hurt to get the valves adjusted. You could tackle the plugs pretty easy, there is a fairly good DIY on the timing belt if you feel confident in trying, its time consuming but not terribly hard.

 

Thanks!