I want to do a complete Tune-up on my car this spring. What is involved? Also looks like when I hit the brakes my gauges and headlights dim, what could that mean?
Thanks,
Eric
The full tune up will consist of…
spark plugs
spark plug wires
cap & rotor
fuel filter (if it is old or you dont know the last time it was changed)
oil change
valve adjustment
air filter (if existing one is dirty)
pcv valve
I think that pretty much covers it. You might want to get a new valve cover gasket and spark plug grommets if they are old. You will also need some hondabond or some form of gasket maker if your going to be taking the valve cover off.
Make sure that you get all the parts you need from the dealer too. It is really sad when I see people put cheap parts on their hondas and they wonder why it runs like crap afterwards.
Later,
BR
Oh yeah… The lights going dim when you push your brakes means that the alternator is not putting out enough juice. Either that or the battery is going bad, but I would put my money on the alternator…
Also, keep in mind that honda’s have weak alternators out of the factory so if it doesnt dim that much then you dont have to worry about it.
Later,
BR
i concider a complete tune as this:
spark plugs
plug wires
cap/rotor
timing belt (if requried)
fuel filter
air filter or wash element (k&n type filters)
pvc valve
adjust clutch (if stick)
oil & filter change
transmission fluid change
radiator flush
fill or top off all fluids
fuel tank and line cleaner
rotate, balance and check air pressure in tires
valve adjustment
clean and flow test injectors
check / adjust timing
load test on battery/alternator
egr check
wash, polish and wax that ishh…
ALOT of it you can do yourself in an afternoon.
some of it your gonna have to find a tech.
~Andee…
Originally posted by Speeddaddy
egr check
Do integras have an EGR system? I didnt think they did. Maybe I’m mistaken.
Ben
what about an 02 sensor? to that list
Originally posted by Ben Ogle
[B]
Do integras have an EGR system? I didnt think they did. Maybe I’m mistaken.
Ben [/B]
yeah your right i was reading some stuff about the legend engines while writing that post.
~Andee…
Originally posted by Ben Ogle
[B]
Do integras have an EGR system? I didnt think they did. Maybe I’m mistaken.
Ben [/B]
A/T integras have an EGR system.