Ok, I am very new at engine work. The last time I went for an oil change, my Honda mech told me that my wires were getting old and dry (didn't know wires could get dry). Do you think I should use OEM wires or go out and get some higher end aftermarkets? Same with the spark plugs. Any ideas?

Thanks!:thumbup:

Oh, it is just a SOHC Civic Ex

 

the mechanic was talking about the spark plug wires coming off out of ur valve cover and to the distributor, u can replace them with the oem wires or for a few extra bucks get an after market set. dont expect great hp gains or nething like that, it will allow ur electrical system to work a little easier but dont believe anyone at a parts store telling u ur gonna see a gain of 5 hp cuz u wont, u'll just restore ur engine to its factory performance, most oem wires run 10mm wires while most aftermarket wires will be a 7 or 8 mm wire, id say compare prices and decide for urself, for a few extra bucks id say go for it, for 20-30+ id say screw it and do oem. as for spark plugs use the ones recommended for ur car, (assuming ur not doing any extreme aftermarket parts like turbos or nitrous)

 

NGK wires, NGK plugs. :thumbup: