Originally Posted by anonchild
I am a new teg owner..
and my teg hit 30k and needs a tune-up.
what is the difference of minor tune-up @ every 7,500 miles verses major tune-up @ every 30,000 miles?
if I get the major tune-up, do I still need to do the minor tune-up every 7,500?
would the service repair manual give info on how to do all these self-services?
thanks
Hi, welcome to the board.
What model and year of Integra do you have?
If you're mechanically inclined, then I definitely recommend buying the HELMS Factory Shop Manual. Brillant directions, stellar diagrams. You could literally build a car with that book.
www.helmsinc.com , if memory serves.
The Owner's Manual has a chart that breaks down what each service entails, but it provides little in the way of instruction for the more involved service items..
In general, a 7500 mile service will consist of fluids and filters (new motor oil & filter, confirm transmission fluid level, confirm coolant pH and quantity, etc.) A 30K mile service will be more extensive. Inspection of suspension, drivetrain, brakes, possible replacement of brake pads, hoses, belts.
The VTEC-equipped motors use mechanical valve lash adjusters, while the non-VTEC motors use conventional hydraulic VLAs. So at 90K, valve lash is inspected and adjusted.
Also, there are critcal mileage & time-dependent service items. The most important of these is the timing belt, tensioner & water pump replacement. Every 90K miles OR every six years (whichever is sooner), all three must be replaced. It's imperative to the life of the motor.
All of the B-series motors are an "interference" design, meaning that valves and pistons WILL collide if the timing belt snaps with the motor running. If the tensioner fails, the belt will go slack. If the water pump siezes, the belt can shred teeth and slip.
So, be mindful about servicing the car and they'll run forever. :goodjob: