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m3mtl
07-30-2010, 01:59 PM
My car will hit 120 k soon. Im thinking of bringing it to the dealer for the tune up. Two questions: Should I have them change the spark plugs? Also there is this thing about valve clearance in the schedule. Did anyone have adjustments made for their valves or is it not needed? Thanks. My car is a 2004 gs sport.
RedRaptor
07-30-2010, 03:03 PM
This is what I had done by StreetPerformance for my 125,000km service.

Oil Change, Spark Plugs, Caliper Service, Cabin Air Filter.

Things like Coolant and Tranny Oil as well if you haven't changed them in a bit.
CanSpeed 3
07-30-2010, 06:33 PM
Struts :D
McGuyver_3
07-30-2010, 11:28 PM
Struts :D

out of curiosity how do you service struts?
CanSpeed 3
08-01-2010, 05:48 PM
out of curiosity how do you service struts?

You replace them, thats how. 120k is a good time to think about it anyways, if you havent done it already.
McGuyver_3
08-01-2010, 06:34 PM
You replace them, thats how. 120k is a good time to think about it anyways, if you havent done it already.

thats what i thought :chuckle If the shocks are still good why bother changing them? But then again thats just an opinion
TokyoKiller
08-02-2010, 12:48 AM
thats what i thought :chuckle If the shocks are still good why bother changing them? But then again thats just an opinion

Depends on what you define are good shocks.
McGuyver_3
08-02-2010, 01:13 AM
Depends on what you define are good shocks.

by that i mean no leaks not blown or making noise. if they are still in working order i wouldnt be to concerned about them
M&D Executive Auto
08-03-2010, 06:18 PM
My car will hit 120 k soon. Im thinking of bringing it to the dealer for the tune up. Two questions: Should I have them change the spark plugs? Also there is this thing about valve clearance in the schedule. Did anyone have adjustments made for their valves or is it not needed? Thanks. My car is a 2004 gs sport.

At 120,000 km service the spark plug replacement is part of the service, as for the valve clearance check I have not seen a dealer that does it, takes too much time that the mechanic is not willing to do $$$$ .

It should be a straight forward service just like your 48K just spark plugs on top. Your coolant should have been changed at the 96k interval so that should be fine, as for the rest of the fluids it' part of the service to check them.

If we are a convienient location for you we can do the same service the dealership would do for a much better price.
m3mtl
08-03-2010, 06:43 PM
i would definately check you out but i live in montreal.
McGuyver_3
08-03-2010, 07:15 PM
i would definately check you out but i live in montreal.

then i would highly recomend that you find a local mechanic to take it to. One that you can trust, as you are prtobably better off money wise that way. I would still do my homework comparing the prices though