neumannu47
10/1/2007 7:55:44 AM
My 2003 Tribute has 75,000 miles on it. My mechanic just told me that it does not need a tune up until 100,000 miles. That seems like a long time to run spark plugs. I am inclined to go ahead and tune it. Any thoughts?
sstlaure
10/1/2007 10:35:26 AM
There are plugs out there that are rated to 100K prior to replacement, but I'm like you...I like to replace them before they start going bad.
andy936867
10/3/2007 12:05:08 AM
new owner, went to a mazda dealer in sydney, said tune up only cost less than 60 bucks, is that possible? I went there to chnage the fuel filter but he said it should be done at 150000km, is that right?
sstlaure
10/3/2007 5:31:44 AM
Make sure you ask exactly what the tune-up includes. I'd be real surprised if it includes replacing spark plugs for only $60. I would think there is at least an hour minimum labor involved (here in the states it's around $80/hr for service labor)
Not sure on the recommended mileage for fuel filter replacement, but many of those service items are going upwards of 100K miles these days.
andy936867
10/6/2007 8:17:20 PM
many thanks, I haven't found any dealer or mechanics which are honest. there are plenty suplier-induced-demand out there, because they know if they suggest something, they might have chance to earn extra in fixing some parts which is not necessary. My old GM holden duel fuel had a stalling problem, but the mechanic went around the problem and costed me more than 1000 bucks, after which I discovered the problem is only a small switch which cost 60 totally to fix.
