winndogg34
7/18/2008 6:00:32 AM
Just reached 50k on the 04 Accord....
was looking to do a tune up myself rather than pay the dealership 300-400 to do 90% of the things i can do in my garage
as of right now i am planning on doing the following.
- Air filter is K&N (so im just gonna clean it)
- cabin air filter replace
- replace all sparkplugs (any suggestions to performance plugs???)
- replace fuel filter (any suggestions to specific fuel filters? or are they all similiar)
- obviously top off everything that needs topping off.... check all loose wires, pipes, tubes
- air pressure in tires
anything else i should think about doing?
i was debating getting spark plug wires.... i''ve seen these range from $30-$250
is it necessary? will i notice anything by replacing them?
should i flush my system?
anything im missing?
thanks...
00AccordLX5spd
7/18/2008 6:40:52 AM
Don''''t bother replacing the sparkplugs till 105K. You are wasting your money if you do. The stock NGK plugs perform the best. I wouldn''''t replace the wires unless they are damaged (highly unlikely).
I don''''t know if you even have a fuel filter (my 6th gen doesn''''t), but I don''''t have a 7th gen so I''''m not 100% sure.
See what your user manual says for service as well.
This is one of the top posts in the DIY section:
http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/services__98_accord_and_newer/m_33323/tm.htm
JimBlake
7/18/2008 8:47:37 AM
Good luck finding any spark plug wires. Theres an individual coil on top of each plug.
No fuel filter, so thats the same as Jons 2000 Accord.
00AccordLX5spd
7/18/2008 9:31:20 AM
Oh yeah...duh I forgot his was COP haha