RTLNOOBIE

hello.
i have 2004 TL and it about 63k on it. i own it about one year and a half. i want to do some tune up to the car and have couple question.

first question:
i know first thing is the spark plugs need to be replace. and what you guys recomand for what kind of spark plugs that is working the best. and what is the gap?

second question:
coolen need to flush and how should i do it. should run some water to the radiator hose to get all the gunk out from the engine. or just drain out the old coolen and replace it.

and what else to the tune up i need?

01tl4tl

use honda coolant or `approved for acura` coolant- its different than others
50/50 premix or make your own with distilled water from the grocery store

NGK Iridium spark plugs at kragen or local parts store- 50 bucks for the set of 6 is normal price
Ask the parts man for the correct ones for your car- they look it up

Gap is preset on the ngk and can be damamged if you mess with it

coolant procedure is in the owner book- there is a drain on the engine that has to be opened too
need a freee owner book?
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
click cars year then model

read the Garage section on here for tips on spark plug change

01tl4tl

do seafoam cleaning thru gas tank and intake manifold vac port a week before the plug change
Makes it nice and clean inside!

RTLNOOBIE

01tl4tl: Thanks for the help.

Bearcat94

Depending on whether previous maint has been done, check and/or replace:

- Engine Air filter
- Cabin Air filter
- Brake Fluid
- Transmission Fluid


Engine air filter and cabin air filter should have been done around 30k and 60k (depending on MID and driving conditions).

Brake fluid should be done every 3 years (according to the Owners Manual)

Trans fluid should have been done at 60k if under harsh conditions; by the MID otherwise. BUT many around here don't trust the Honda trannys and will do Trans Fluid about every 30k miles (some more often).


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RTLNOOBIE

Cabin air filter done on-3-01-2009.
CAI filter been replace a month ago i replace it once a year.
atf done about 3 months ago.
break fluid not yet.

thanks.

RTLNOOBIE

i did my plug change. i don't know is it me or the car. the muffler sound louder then before.