Hey guys, I think I'll take the liberty of doing a tune-up myself for the first time. There's a couple questions I have first. Is it worth doing the tune-up yourself rather than paying the arm and a leg to get it done professionally? Or is it actually much easier to just get it done professionally.

Also where can I get everything I need for the tune-up? oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, etc.... And what kind of each thing should I get if I want to upgrade? Also, I've heard there are tune-up kits they make with everything needed, what do you guys think about these and does anyone know any good places to find some? Any and all ideas are appreciated guys. thanks

 

anyone?

 

What exactly do you mean by "tune up?" If you're looking to change your oil and plugs etc., you can get all of those things at Checker Autoparts, Advanced Autoparts etc. Either ask the guy where stuff is or look around the counter. Why do you need to change plugs and wires though? You're car is only 3 years old, so unless you drive it a bunch, you really shouldn't need all of that.

 

It is always easier to let someone else do the work for you, if you don't mind paying.
For a basic tuneup, you'll need plugs, maybe plug wires, new fuel filter, new air filter, new PCV valve, clean throttle body. Additionally, this won't make the car run better but will help to make it last longer,an oil and oil filter change, coolant change, brake fluid change, transmission fluid and filter change, inspect the brakes, belts, etc.. For parts, you can get aftermarket parts from any auto pars store, or you can get OEM parts from a Chevy dealer. Unless you going to seriously modify the car, there is no need to upgrade. Get a owners manual for your car, and it will have a maintenance schedule, and recommended service intervals.

 

Thanks Pete and Z. Actually I'm a very paranoid camaro driver who always thinks there's SOMETHING wrong with the car. I actually don't drive it much at all, I've had the car almost a year and I only put 7,000 miles on it with 2 oil changes. I'm at 56,000 miles on the 02. Maybe I'll take a look at the owners manual a bit...

 

I guess I really have no room to talk, I only have just over 59,000 on my 95...

 

wow... thats really nice man, real nice

 

Well thanks, it was a garage baby for the previous owner(who left the poor thing suprisingly dirty), so it had 37,000 when I bought it 2 years ago. So it looks like I drive it a bit over 10,000 miles a year, which really isn't much at all. But when you get a car with 37,000 miles for $6K, that's when you know you got a good deal

 

Yeah no kiddin, thats a really good deal. And you aren't putting hardly any miles on it either so thats good. Keep that Z clean brother!