NYCM Squad

[CrazyCreashunz]

On a side note, I just found out that it's gonna cost me about $850 for my 105k tune up. I know I can get cheaper but, I don't trust a lot of people to do that sort of work on my car.

Dayummmm $850, does it really cost that much or more... ? Im at 90K now so I got like another 1 1/2 years before I reach this point. But I will have to find a hook up somewhere.

[Rich01]

It shouldn't cost you that much being that you have a timing chain (which doesn't really need to be replace) and not a belt like I do. I am, however, going to be looking at all options for getting this done. I still have about 8K to go so hopefully I can hold out until it gets warm again.

[Accord1234]

Isn't most of the 105k tune up just stuff that we do all the time as reguler maintance like oil change, transmission fluid, ani-freeze, under hood and cabin filters. The only thing I could see is the water pump if anything, but correct me if I'm wrong

[timot_one]

A lot of the stuff is just that, regular maintenance that can be done easily in your driveway if you have jack stands and some basic hand tools.  The timing belt and water pump are the big stuff though.  If I had a v6, I'd make the trip down to VA and have Paul do the work.  I trust his experience and knowledge, and would rather support his business instead of a dealership.

[Mike]

A lot of the stuff is just that, regular maintenance that can be done easily in your driveway if you have jack stands and some basic hand tools.  The timing belt and water pump are the big stuff though.  If I had a v6, I'd make the trip down to VA and have Paul do the work.  I trust his experience and knowledge, and would rather support his business instead of a dealership.

+1 this is my plan for this summer, and he's even closer for you NY guys.

[CrazyCreashunz]

A lot of the stuff is just that, regular maintenance that can be done easily in your driveway if you have jack stands and some basic hand tools.  The timing belt and water pump are the big stuff though.  If I had a v6, I'd make the trip down to VA and have Paul do the work.  I trust his experience and knowledge, and would rather support his business instead of a dealership.

+1 this is my plan for this summer, and he's even closer for you NY guys.

I'll def keep it in mind when I need to change out the water pump and timing belt. But who knows Ive tackled it on every other car I owned so why not this one and as to my previous rides I have alot of room to work with in the CM.

[timot_one]

Billy, your i4 has a timing chain.  You should just have to check the tensioner and get a valve adjustment at around 100k.  You shouldn't need a water pump replacement, but the service requirements may have changed.

[InFuMoUs]

Billy, us I4 guys got timing chains so there's no need to replace unlike Rich who got a V6 which have timing belts. Maybe the most we would need done would be re-tightening of the chain if it gets slack and I'm not sure maybe change just the water pump.

[InFuMoUs]

Ahhh you beat me to it Tim  

[Rich01]

A lot of the stuff is just that, regular maintenance that can be done easily in your driveway if you have jack stands and some basic hand tools.  The timing belt and water pump are the big stuff though.  If I had a v6, I'd make the trip down to VA and have Paul do the work.  I trust his experience and knowledge, and would rather support his business instead of a dealership.

+1 this is my plan for this summer, and he's even closer for you NY guys.

Yeah, having Paul do it is one option I'm considering. Time to run down to VA is the problem I'd have to sort out.

[Latin2nr]

What up fellas,
Guess it's safe to say that this weather sucks, what up TomTom, whats poppin'? next time we meet you should bring some bread or pastries or something.
As for you Richie Rich I'm not surprised you got all that mileage on your CM, shit you drive a lot.
Billy bob you got that radio fixed?
Guess I don't have to worry about my chain & pump, only got 35k on my CM.
LOL.

[CrazyCreashunz]

Good info Tim and Steve! I know I gotta change my tranny oil/filter soon and definetly change out the belt.

Chino yes I got my radio situation resolved.

[CYANiDE]

Hey Billy. I'm getting my fluid done soon too. I don't have anywhere to do it myself since my driveway is angled and you gotta have it flat. I know some mechanic by my place thats going to replace my fluid and filter for $35 (we bring the fluid and filter). Didn't negotiate but I'm pretty sure we bring two cars we can get it done for $20 or so and it takes like 30 mins.

[InFuMoUs]

Guess I don't have to worry about my chain & pump, only got 35k on my CM.
LOL.

Dam Chino...35k miles, wanna trade  

Hey Billy. I'm getting my fluid done soon too. I don't have anywhere to do it myself since my driveway is angled and you gotta have it flat. I know some mechanic by my place thats going to replace my fluid and filter for $35 (we bring the fluid and filter). Didn't negotiate but I'm pretty sure we bring two cars we can get it done for $20 or so and it takes like 30 mins.

You can always do it in a parking lot at Autozone or something...that's if you can handle working outside in this type of weather right now.

[Rich01]

What up fellas,......
As for you Richie Rich I'm not surprised you got all that mileage on your CM, shit you drive a lot....
Guess I don't have to worry about my chain & pump, only got 35k on my CM.
LOL.

Nah Chino, I don't drive a lot, you just don't drive enough but I know that's gonna change this year even if I have to drive that CM myself to meets. 35K, man that car isn't even broken in properly yet