dave
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Tune Service Check
Hi.
I have been quoted around $800.00 for a tune up service and check this seems excessive i am only going on previous cars i have had.I have been told maybe it is because they have never worked on these cars and do not know anything about them.
Can anyone recommend a mechanic who knows about these and does not charge a fortune.
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Re: Tune Service Check
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Re: Tune Service Check
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Re: Tune Service Check
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so dave i assume you have a stand alone ecu in your car as the standard ecu isnt tuneable...$800/$1000 is pretty much the going rate for a dyno tune
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If it's not going on dyno for that price, it's drug money!
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agree 100% carmikey if it not going on a dyno its not getting tuned imo
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I don't think the OP meant an actual performance tune, just a "tune up service", which I'd assume most mechanics would just replace spark plugs, air filter, oil etc...which in this case the quoting mechanic was obviously taking him for a ride.
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i would do that for a cartoon of beer :)
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That's very high, With a standard ECU the mechanic should check for fault codes, check timing is set 10 BTDC, check distributor cap, Ohms test spark plug and coil leads, replace plugs, test fuel pressure, check all vacuum hoses, AFR Check.
This is not $800 worth of work.
If the fuel injector have not been clean in it's life time, I would get them cleaned.
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The tone of the post is misleading. Most likely due to not knowing how to correctly word it, but thats OK - not everyone is technically savvy. :)
If i recall correctly, the car has some pretty serious mileage on the clock (somewhere around 290k?), so it's highly possible that a cambelt/water pump change might have been listed on the 'service' quote. In which case, that price is very reasonable.
I think more clarification of exactly what the 'service job' would entail for $800 is required, before anyone can give an educated/accurate answer.
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Working as a mechanic at private and dealerships, their 'tune up' is air filter, cabin(i know not for a mr2), spark plugs and oil/filter.
But yeah, even with coolant, and all oils that's still very dear.
Unless a timing belt change is underway aswell. Otherwise better off shopping around or going to a performance shop as they know what they're doing and about the car.
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This is not dyno tuned and no cam belt replacement.
Oil changer&filter,Air Filter,Spark plug fuel filter engine coolant replacement,Brake fluid.brake inspection,engine management system check,cooling system check,Fuel injection service,throttle body clean i figure i am being taken for a ride but i am not getting in that car anyway it is only a quote.
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That's too expensive for that work.
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dave
This is not dyno tuned and no cam belt replacement.
Oil changer&filter,Air Filter,Spark plug fuel filter engine coolant replacement,Brake fluid.brake inspection,engine management system check,cooling system check,Fuel injection service,throttle body clean i figure i am being taken for a ride but i am not getting in that car anyway it is only a quote.
Yeah, based on this pricing, that is a little on the high side. However, many garages here charge somewhat high labor rates. Things like cleaning the throttle body, bleeding the cooling system and brakes, etc. can take some time, but that really comes down to how thorough you want to be, which can affect the labor cost significantly. Everyone will have had a different experience to the next, so it'd be pertinent to get some quotes from various places, before making a decision :)
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dave
brake inspection,engine management system check,cooling system check,
With a quote like that i'd dread to think what all those checks might lead to with 'work required'
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