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VitaminH · 02-19-2006, 06:24 PM

I'm honestly not sure how old the plugs are. I did get new head gaskets about 5 years, and 35k miles ago. Would they have replaced the plugs then? If not then, then I'd guess it's been about 8 years, and rouggly 45-50k miles ago.

Any ideas how much new plugs would cost? I guess I'd just hit up Pep Boys or something and go for a tune up and plug check. I know some people on here aren't real fond of Pep Boys (I think I've seen some negative comments about them in the past) but keep in mind I'm only looking to keep this car running for another 3-4 months.

I really hate this car.

I suppose there might be a hole in my tank, but I've never noticed a gassy smell nor any spots under my car of unexplained fluids.

Edit: Whoa people are posting faster than I can keep up:

The air filter is relativly new, but I'll look at it when I get a chance, and will also smell the oil. Should I smell the oil cold tomorrow before I drive or should I drive it first, then smell (after letting the engine cool a bit)?

There is no power declination, only mileage.

Never changed EGR or PCV valves

Nor the O2 sensor

I'll see if I can find somewhere that has a free diagnostic around here that I can get the thing too after work this week. I've been taking public transportation most of the time, but will be doing some minor road trips on the coming weekends and I'd like to at least get it checked out before I start driving all over.

02-19-2006, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
VitaminH An embarrassment to myself and those around me... Location: Pants	I'm honestly not sure how old the plugs are. I did get new head gaskets about 5 years, and 35k miles ago. Would they have replaced the plugs then? If not then, then I'd guess it's been about 8 years, and rouggly 45-50k miles ago. Any ideas how much new plugs would cost? I guess I'd just hit up Pep Boys or something and go for a tune up and plug check. I know some people on here aren't real fond of Pep Boys (I think I've seen some negative comments about them in the past) but keep in mind I'm only looking to keep this car running for another 3-4 months. I really hate this car. I suppose there might be a hole in my tank, but I've never noticed a gassy smell nor any spots under my car of unexplained fluids. Edit: Whoa people are posting faster than I can keep up: The air filter is relativly new, but I'll look at it when I get a chance, and will also smell the oil. Should I smell the oil cold tomorrow before I drive or should I drive it first, then smell (after letting the engine cool a bit)? There is no power declination, only mileage. Never changed EGR or PCV valves Nor the O2 sensor I'll see if I can find somewhere that has a free diagnostic around here that I can get the thing too after work this week. I've been taking public transportation most of the time, but will be doing some minor road trips on the coming weekends and I'd like to at least get it checked out before I start driving all over. __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte Last edited by VitaminH; 02-19-2006 at 06:33 PM..