Ok, I'm sure you guys hate questions like this, but I did do a search and couldn't find a resource to answer my question.

I have a 1997 Honda Civic.

My mechanic says that I should have my 150,000 mile tune up done; the car currently has 158k...

now, here's the thing; I love my mechanic to death-- he's always done a great job, is super polite, and very patient with me. As much as I'd love to give him $350, I don't really have that kind of money right now. I know that having regular maintenance done can save me more in the future, but I feel like I might be able to do some of the stuff myself.

HOWEVER, I can't seem to find any information on what needs to be done for this 150,000 mile tune up. I searched Honda.com (they really only seemed to have newer years listed, anyway). I searched google. Maybe it's because I'm being too specific in my searches, but I can't find anything about what my car would need done at 150,000 miles.

Can someone give me a suggestion on where to find this info? Or, if you happen to know it, post a checklist for me? I'm not going to call my mechanic and ask, cause he'll know that I'm just going to try and wiggle my way out of having him do some of it and then I'll feel guilty.

Thanks! Sorry for the trouble!

4/12/2006 8:22:19 PM

spark plugs (maybe plug wires too)
cap + rotor
air filter
fuel filter
oil + oil filter
radiator flush
timing belt

[Edited on April 12, 2006 at 8:26 PM. Reason : I suggest you let the pro's do the timing belt, at least]

4/12/2006 8:24:50 PM

https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda

you have to register... but you can access maint. schedules... should be what you're looking for.

4/12/2006 8:25:58 PM

^ Cool, thanks! I'll check that out

^^ I already had the timing belt done and that alone was about $350...

I'm told timing belt for my car is a 105,000 mile thing, although mine was done when I bought it at... 153k? I think. So, I'm good on that for a while.

So, with that out of the way, why would those other things cost $350 at $65 a hour for labor?


[Edited on April 12, 2006 at 8:28 PM. Reason : stuff]

4/12/2006 8:27:41 PM

you could do the other stuff yourself in an afternoon... depending on how fast you work, you may be able to do it in an hour or two...

4/12/2006 8:29:14 PM

Quote :

"https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda you have to register... but you can access maint. schedules... should be what you're looking for. "

The maintenance schedule only goes up to 120,000 miles... Should I just look at 120k or one of the others? (like 30k... cause 120k + 30k = 150k )

4/12/2006 8:35:45 PM

you could call the dealership (service dept) and ask them...

[Edited on April 12, 2006 at 8:37 PM. Reason : it's probably close to what is listed above]

4/12/2006 8:37:29 PM

nm

[Edited on April 12, 2006 at 8:39 PM. Reason : nm]

4/12/2006 8:38:53 PM

spark plugs (maybe plug wires too)
cap + rotor
air filter
fuel filter
oil + oil filter
radiator flush

are easy things to do yourself.

4/12/2006 10:49:52 PM

you gots civic power...


hmmmm

plugs and wires are easy.
the cap and rotor, well the cap is easy, and most likely YOU will strip the rotor, so let someone else do that.

the fuel filter, yeah you'll probably strip that bolt also, so let someone else do that.

oil filter, you might end up stabbing the son of a bitch, but it will be messy, so if you want a clean job, let someone else do it.

radiator flush, you'll probably do it right after you drove like 30 miles and burn the hell out of yourself and kick your car.

4/12/2006 11:50:58 PM

haha... just call zxappeal

4/13/2006 10:19:07 AM

^ yeah, better safe and almost broke, than sorry and broke as hell.

i cant remember the last dist. rotor screw that unscrewed with ease

4/13/2006 7:12:31 PM

I just changed the rotor on my roommate's 96 Civic CX like a month ago with no problems. Of course the coil had shit the bed but luckily zxappeal helped a nigga out

4/16/2006 1:36:29 AM

a 150,000 mile tuneup is the same as a 30,000 mile tuneup

as long as youve kept up with your 60,000 mile tuneup intervals

4/16/2006 2:59:31 AM

if your trans is in good working order you may want to go ahead and flush it out as well too

4/17/2006 8:22:08 AM