alright i wrote in a previous post about my car being a little sluggish so i decided to do a full tune up myself. is there a write up on the steps i should take? also about how much will this run me? thanks for the info guys

 

how to clean your throttle body (TB)
read up in the stickies.
#1 how-to shows you how to clean your IAC valve, follow the links in the same post for your oil change spark plugs and whatever
tune up's are always DIY, its the easy work save the machanic bills for the tough jobs

 

http://web.archive.org/web/200210212...k_service.html

60K Tuneup List

 

I replaced the spark plugs yesterday. I did not change the gap as set at the factory (which was 0.040), since my replaced original platinum plug was 0.040. From the above posting, I found that the proper gap is 0.044. Do you think that I need to redo the job to change the gap from 0.040 to 0.044 or is it OK as it is?

 

I believe the gap is 0.039 to 0.043, so you are likely within spark plug gap tolerances.

 

whats the next tune after 60k? is it 100k or 120k?

 

90K.

Major service every 30K, with OEM spark plugs at 60K, 120K etc. Automatic tranny probably should be drained & filled at 30K, flushed @60, repeat cycle.

Probably should take a good look at belts and hoses @ 90K if they haven't been changed. Same goes for CV boots.

 

^^Add to that, make sure you flush the coolant, brakes, power steering ect... Those are things that people forget.

 

Also may want to replace transaxle gear oil if a 5-speed. Change fuel filter, air filter etc. etc.