How much should a tuneup for my car cost?

Question

I have a '90 Camaro that will be taking a 1200 mile trip soon, and I think it needs to be tuned up- how much should I pay and what should I have done to the car?

Answer 1

In being as general as possible, your car would usually get a new distributor cap, rotor, sparkplugs, sparkplug wires, air filter, fuel filter, and PCV valve. Expect to pay anywhere from $300 to $500 depending on whether you live in a rural or metropolitan area and whether you chose premium brand name parts or 'cheapies' from overseas. There is also a procedure most shops can do called a fuel system cleaning which would clean your injectors and flush the carbon and deposits from your intake and combustion chambers which would add another $100 - $150 to the bill.

Answer 2

First thing I'd do, not knowing your area, is call the dealer to get an idea, they will be on the high side. Then if the cost is a factor, I'd call around to find a REPUTABLE shop, that tells you that they would do the same things the dealer told you that you needed, and quoted you a lower price. Luck.

Answer 3

about $500 -$1500

Answer 4

if it runs good, have the brakes checked, fuel filter put in, tires checked and rotated, computer scanned for trouble codes, and an oil change...i'd do it for about $200 maybe less....good luck



~Scott (mechanic)

Answer 5

there are specials going all the time.if you live in illinois you can get as low as 39.95 to 110.00