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Old 01-31-2005, 11:20 AM
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Re: tune up?

Hard to say, as definitions of "tune up" vary so much now.

I would classify it as plugs, air filter if needed, fuel filter, check for diagnostic codes, and throttle plate cleaning for a basic. I would guess in the $200 range for that, depending on labor rates in your area.

If the plug wires have over 75,000 miles on them, it wouldn't be a bad idea. Figure probably another $75 for parts and labor for that.

Fuel injector flush if opted runs about 40-60 bucks, I think.

You can get up in the $400 range pretty easy, depending on how deep you want to go with it. That's why I do my own work.

All those parts mentioned above add up to $75 or so if puchased retail, big difference.

Some places advertise a "tune up special" for $69.95 or whatever, but it's usually replace plugs, then a lot of fluid top-offs and equipment and filter checks, anything else being extra.
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