I have a civic with 178000 miles and i dont think its ever been tuned up. what does a full tune up consist of and how much would it cost. and what is the best spark plugs for a civic and where can I get them for cheap? besides ebay

 

NGK Spark Plugs & Plug Wires
Dist. Cap & Rotor
Oil & Filter is it hasn't been changed in awhile.
Air Filter

looking at about $50-$60 depending where you go.

 

might want to change the fuel filter while your at it

 

And depending on when it was done last a radiator flush and new coolant.

Probably gonna need a new thermostat aswell.

 

I like how nobody thought of changing the timing belt...perhaps? 178K miles w/o changing the timing belt, oil and water pump?

 

1. spark plugs
2. fuel filter
3. tranny flush
4. coolant flush
5. air filter
6. oil filter
7. oil change
8. lube all joints
9. rotate tires
10. brake fluid flush
11. brake pad change
12. brake rotor change
13. change the headlight bearings

 

#1 cause of vapor lock.

 

civic. dont forget the timing belt heh

 

timing belt is not considered a 'tune-up'..:squint:
changing the timing belt is a major job, and should not be attempted by someone who doesn't know what they are doing.

But, it probably does need changing. If your timing belt does break while you are driving, it can cause catastrophic engine damage. Honda recommends they be changed every 90,000 miles, but i've seen them go for much longer.

A shop will probably charge you $300+ in labor to do this job, just make sure they change your water pump at the same time because it is right there.

 

and if you are interested in doing the timing belt/water pump yourself, check out http://www.sicracing.com/info.html for a walkthrough.