High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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0u9g.8723$lb.793817@news1.epix.net...> Darby OGill wrote:
>> Intake gasket is a tune-up item?
>
> It sounds like you may have to pull the intake manifold to change the
> plugs. Seems hard to believe, but that is how I interpreted the post.
I have to pull the intake on my 95 Ranger 4 cyl. to change the plugs. Its a
real pain in the rear.
Rob
>
>
> Matt
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
A Hyundai shop in my town says $230.
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
A Hyundai shop in my town says $230.
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
A Hyundai shop in my town says $230.
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
It can go down when other services come as a package.
I replaced spark plugs by myself. I am no mechanic, so it was
challenging to me.
IMHO, the tune up should be done within 1.5 hour by any competent
mechanic. $350 seems to be little bit high.
Beside, Sonata comes with platinum spark plugs, which you only want to
check and replace @60k miles.
When I replaced spark plugs @60k, the old plugs didn't show little
signs of worn. They could have gone another 20K miles without losing
MPG and such.
I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
I saw ads that said '$50 for tune up'. It had a small print "four
cylinder only"
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
hyundaitech wrote:
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
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hyundaitech wrote:
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
hyundaitech wrote:
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
> If you saw the engine, Matt, you'd believe it. Can't even get the wires
> out of the rear holes without pulling the plenum.
>
Oh, I do believe it! I'm just incredulous that anyone would design an
engine this way!
Matt
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
sonata wrote:
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
sonata wrote:
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
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Re: High Dollar Sonata Tune Up
sonata wrote:
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
> I am doing the same on Dodge Caravan V6. I am having difficulties in
> reaching rear side plugs, there too. Maybe all V6 are REALLY GOOD for
> changing spark plugs. MPG improvement is expected on Caravan, since the
> copper tip spark plugs worn out big time.
What year is your Caravan? My 96 GV had platinum plugs and I ran them
to close to 100K as the manual says and had no problem at all. I
changed them at around 98K as I had the van in for other work, but the
plugs were still in decent shape and the engine ran no better nor got
better gas mileage after than it did before.
Matt
