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Kamaris
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Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 4473 Location: Detroit the rock city |
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My 2001 Dodge Caravan has 65K miles. I'm considering the 1st tune up suggested every 60K miles . The dealer quoted a tune up for $575 but I found another shop that will use OEM parts plugs, wires, fuel filter, PCV for $365.
My brother says if it is not broke, do not fix it and many cars manufacturers now say tune up's every 100K miles .
Do you think it'll be worth the $365? with increased fuel efficiency or smoother idle, etc.
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| Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:52 pm |
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Barsax
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Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 4592 Location: St. Petersburg, FL, USA |
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you may be able to probobly do it yourself for cheaper.or find a friend who knows how.usually a tune up is healthy for your car.depends on how long you wanna keep it.don't do a tune up and sell it a month afterward.i could recommend this if you wanted to keep the car for many years to come
also, if the car feels good and is working good, I could leave it as is and wait till you feel it's needed.most dealerships charge more than local guys because they offer "qualified" and "certified" mechanics.it is your choice although
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| Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:52 pm |
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Auspuh
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Joined: 24 Nov 2006 Posts: 4494 Location: Germany |
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I'm surprised it's still running being a Chrysler. typically they burn to the ground. Good luck.
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| Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:52 pm |
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BOYCE
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Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 4693 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana |
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Yes, because it is not worth the risk of something going wrong. Anything could occur to any car, so I reccommend the tune up. It also depends on how much longer you intend to keep your car. If it is for a year or less, do not get the tune up, if it is in surplus of a year, I'd get it.
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