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Old 09-14-2004 | 08:29 AM
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deos anybody have a diy for tune up , like how do i drain the fluid's?what do i need buy ?
Old 09-14-2004 | 08:41 AM
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a drain pan, some ramps or jack stands, an oil filter puller, and some root beer.
Old 09-14-2004 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bluetwo
a drain pan, some ramps or jack stands, an oil filter puller, and some root beer.
well i think we all need a better understanding of whats needed when giving your car a tune up. from what you said, well it seems to me that you dont care about your car that much. dont take it offensive but it's true. i think you had an oil change in mind. and that isnt a tune up.

Parts needed:
air filter
fuel filter

maybe:
spark plugs
spark plug wires
distributor cap & rotor
valve cover gasket

Tools needed:
well im sure you can figure it out

replace the air filter with a new one filter. it's pretty easy and you can do it yourself in just a few minutes.

replace the fuel filter. protecting your cars fuel system is a vey important asset. i would also suggest that you put in a fuel injector cleaner every once in a while.

change the spark plugs. when spark plugs get old the spark can not jump over the wires and ignite the fuel properly. depending on the quality of plugs you use will detirmine how often you need to replace em.

sometimes the wires get old so check those out.

im taking it that you have a civic so your car should have a distributor cap. just inspect the cap for cracks or black lines or if any deterioration is present. a new rotor will be needed if you find any cracks, carbon tracks or burning.

get a valve adjustment. replace the valve-cover gasket because it is pretty common for these covers to leak.

a leak in this cover can result in oil around the top of the engine.

check ignition timing.

clean the throttle plate and have the air-fuel mixture adjusted.

check the fluids. you should do this regularly but this would be a good time to check them.

if your car does not have a manual transmission, adjust the clutch.

check the battery. clean battery terminals and cable ends. corroded terminals can keep your car from starting. if it needs water you can put water in it. i've heard to use bottled water but i dont know if it's necessary.

hope this helped. im pretty sure this is the type of answer that you were looking for.
Old 09-16-2004 | 08:50 AM
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well , i like that , but 2 things , i do care a lot about my civic , and that's why i want to do a tune up , and that help , but how do i do all that stuff , like check ignition timing , adjust air fuel mixture ? that's what i need !!! a diy , even knowing , you gave me a good idea of what i will be going through !
Old 09-16-2004 | 09:47 AM
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If you care about keeping your car nice, the best thing you can get right now is a repair manual. www.helminc.com publishes the best one but it's pricey. Chilton & Haynes are a lot simpler, cheaper, & they're better than nothing. Check out your public library - sometimes they have something...
Old 09-16-2004 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jr97civic
i do care a lot about my civic , and that's why i want to do a tune up
well i couldnt agree more with jimblake. i wasnt saying that you didnt care about you're car because you asked the question in the first place. i just thought that jr97civic didnt seem to put much effort into his response. i like the root beer part though. there's also a few cd-manuals out there. i dont know who makes them, nor do i know how good they are. you might want to do a search on them though. good luck.




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