It is for a 1998 Honda Accord, 117k, 4-cylinder. The mechanic is not a
dealer. It is running a little rough, with what this mechanic described as
"tip and hesitate" (I had never heard this phrase before).

I will probably get an estimate from a dealer before going through with this
work.

"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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> jbourgeois wrote:
>
> > I received a $175 estimate for a major tune-up, including replacement of
> > spark plugs, wires, rotors, distributor cap, and air filter. There is a
> > $45/hr labor fee, and an estimated time of 2 hrs.
>
>
> for what model? year?
> what mileage?
> is it running rough?
> wheres the quote from? dealer? independant honda place? pep boys?
>
> honda plug wires and caps can last over 100k miles. my moms old mitsu
> built eagle summit still has the OEM cap and plug wires, and has over
> 120k miles on it.
> >
> > Is this too much? It sounds like too much time...
>
> when *i* do a generic "tuneup" on my 98 civic every 3 yrs/36k miles... i
> do this:
>
> new NGK or ND plugs
> oil(mobil1) and filter(honda OEM) change
> air filter
> check tire pressure/rotate
> flush brake and clutch fluid
> drain coolant, refill with orange prestone dexcool 50/50 w/distilled water
>
> all this runs me about $60 in fluids/filters/plugs, and takes the better
> part of a day.
>
> ive done the above twice so far, since im going by the 3 year rule
> rather than mileage. its only got 47k on it.