How To Do Honda Civic Tune Up

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I show how to do a tune up on a 2000 Honda Civic. In this video, I change the spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, spark plug wires, and air filter. Doing a tune up takes less than 30 minutes, and can make your car run better, and improve your gas mileage. And it's pretty easy to do it yourself.
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@laurenttshienda1013 11 лет назад

I am getting tune up for my wife as well this morning. Thanks for your video and put it up there for the public. This is what I call " the world together as one" Laurent

@bennerpi 8 лет назад

Fuel filter to, very easy, right on the firewall ! I did a full tune up, plugs, cap / rotor, cleaned K & N air filter, new PCV, gear oil change every 50,000 km, synthetic oil changes every 6,000 km. Bought new a 1997 Honda Civic Si coupe Aug. 1997 owned to Nov. 2008 had 685,000 km on it, original starter and clutch alternator at 400,000 km and it still ran like a charm when I sold it.

@TheKingcowb0y 9 лет назад

Very informative, thank you. 2001 civic

@TheLazyLuchador 10 лет назад

Good god that engine bay is CLEAN

@Fornwith 11 лет назад

I had no idea it was this easy. Especially swapping out the air filter. Thanks for the information.

@RJTheBikeGuy 9 лет назад

Charles Crocitto, they come pre-gapped. You can check them. There are warnings about gapping fine wire plugs like platinum and iridium.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Thanks!

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Cool! Hopefully you will post how it went.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Both can make a huge difference depending the condition of the plugs and wires you have installed. Plugs are more likely to have an impact as they wear out faster than the wires. The wires can be damaged or just degrade over time.

@moejones9620 12 лет назад

Thank you very much for the video. I hope you continue to make more video like the one you made. It help me out alot. moe. .

@noodlefish8793 2 года назад

I have the same year and type of car! This video is just what i needed thanks

@yoitsigigi 12 лет назад

Great video,it help me a lot thanks!

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Does the engine sound worse than it did before he changed the plugs? The distributor and rotor wear out over time due to the arcing, the same way the spark plugs wear out. So it's a good idea to replace them at the same time.

@RJTheBikeGuy 13 лет назад

The cap and rotor are both BWD. I just went with what was recommended by the auto parts store on those. The plugs are NGK platinum tip, and the wires are also NGK.

@TheHolyheadshot 11 лет назад

my first car and i bought all this, glad to see I'm doing it right haha I'm planning on changing transmission fluid and getting an oil change, the previous owner never kept up with routine tune ups or oil changes, luckily it still runs. also i put in a cold air intake as opposed to a new filter.

@JohnHumphrey 12 лет назад

I wouldn't have even tried without your video. For some reason, on my 1988 Civic Wagovan, I hit a wall with the rotor. I got the screw off (had to gently move it into position by turning the motor -tapping the ignition) but it wouldn't slide off and I didn't want to force it. Otherwise everything according to your directions. Thanks for doing this!

@Big.Blink.Investo.Bishhh 12 лет назад

Thanks so much for sharing :)

@Proviewtoys 11 лет назад

Thank you for the reply.... much appreciated

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

That's why I like extensions and wrenches that lock onto the sockets.

@Jmsolivan 13 лет назад

Nice thanks im going to try it on my civic thanks for the video.

@hectorjimenez4108 12 лет назад

Very good video, thank you very much....

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

The new cap was already installed. I was pulling old wires off the old cap. and installing the new wires on the new cap. I did it one at a time so the wires were installed in the correct places on the new cap.

@llugz831 11 лет назад

shyflirt1 nice video very informative and great directions

@sheldonm3535 6 лет назад

This Honda will run forever. The way you take care of it. Even the engine is spotless. I would also change the Serpentine belt.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

You generally don't need to replace the fuel filter on these newer Honda's unless it's giving you troubles. I replaced mine at about 200,000 miles, just because. I wish I had made a video of it. Not sure if the 96 has the same type as my 2000.But it was a little more involved than the old type with a couple hose clamps. I know there are some videos out there for it.

@strocat25 12 лет назад

great choice man.. those NGK "blue" plug wires are the best ever for civics... im an idiot and was broke and bought some autolite plug wires and my car doesnt run the same... when i get some cash ill have to get the NGK blue plug wires again... or maybe they're denso?? i know its denso or NGK

@Proviewtoys 11 лет назад

Awesome video! Couple of questions id you dont mind. The engine looks so clean, how do you keep it so? And what did you brush the ends of the spark plugs with? Thanks!

@heroedaron 11 лет назад

thanks sir for the video. i had an idea how to do it.i just wanted to make sure . i will do it very soon on my 96 honda civic . just another question .what about the gasoline filter it doesn't have to b replace it? thanks again for share .

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

The process is basically the same. I used to do my 67 and 74 Mustangs. The older cars had some additional steps like using a timing light, and they had a separate coil...but basically the same.

@RJTheBikeGuy 13 лет назад

I got the spark plug wires at Advance Auto Parts.

@battambangscooterandmotorc460 11 лет назад

great lesson. daughter and i will do today on 91' accord ex-r 2.1l thank you and happy new year from victoria bc can.

@davidnieto936 4 года назад

You mean you're gonna do your daughter today and then work on the civic and then idk maybe go out to Sonic and get a number 3 ? Also while driving there your daughter scrolls through fb and sees a post about Hector running 2 identical spoon engines with turbos and 26 nos

@teknykill 9 лет назад

Going to get my parts and socket drive and I am tuning up, I noticed you did not gap the plugs is that normal now pregapped? I am old school sometimes lol

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

You half answered the question. Because the PCV valve is so hard to get to being buried underneath the car behind the oil filter. I usually have my oil changed at a shop. Usually the Honda shop. I don't have a rack and it's tough working under the car without one. I asked them to change the valve when they changed the oil and was told it generally doesn't need to be replaced unless it is giving you problems.

@damanmccann15 11 лет назад

do the new plugs and leads make a noticable difference?

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

I bought the parts at my local auto parts store (Advanced Auto). I didn't list specific parts as the parts for your car might be slightly different than my car. But the process of installing them will likely be the same, or similar.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Then I before doing the cap and rotor, I would solve the issue you have now. It sounds like something went wrong. Did you do it how I did it in the video? One plug at a time. Only unplugging the wire from the plug? Or were all the wires removed? Is it possible the wires were connected to the wrong places? Did you install the correct plugs? Are all the plugs screwed in to the correct tightness?

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

It helps keep air and moisture away from the contact of the wire and the spark plugs to help eliminate arcing and corrosion.

@IDABAYAREA650I 11 лет назад

ok, will it matter if I put it like how you have it? I think its the same though, I have the d16z6 motor head,

@meloville17 11 лет назад

Are there any problem with buying Xact spark plug wires? Does brand make a difference?

@llugz831 11 лет назад

shyflirt1 I was wondering how come you didn't change out the pvc valve? I'm trying to change mine out, but it seems to be in a very tight spot right above the oil filter. Any suggestions?

@IDABAYAREA650I 11 лет назад

hey shyflirt1, Does it matter when putting the wires back on the distributer?

@reemiebeenie4887 6 лет назад

Can you tell me exactly what I need to buy for a Honda Civic 2004l LX? And also where to buy them... Thanks 💯

@RJTheBikeGuy 9 лет назад

Anthony Buscemi, in a German car, I would go with Bosch. But in a Japanese car, I would go with NGK. I think most people will find they work better.

@severzero 11 лет назад

I have a 1999 nissan quest mini van and i dont want to spend 250 on a tune up at the shop but ive never done a tune up myself. Should i try it and if i do should i worry about messing up the timing of the van if i change the rotor?

@Georgio_619 7 лет назад

would this be the same for a del sol b16a3

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

I usually go with the auto parts stores computer's recommendation on those.

@moejones9620 12 лет назад

Hey what's up? I want to thank you for showing me how to do a tune up to a civic, I have the same year.

@rehanali-hy9tk 8 лет назад

thanks chris

@skyelar69 12 лет назад

did you make this video right after the engine compartment cleaning one?

@rickyatoms7764 9 лет назад

Whats the best way to go, as far as tuning up a "Automatic 96'Honda Lx?"

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Sorry. The camera I was using wouldn't focus close up in video mode, and I didn't have an extension arm to allow the camera to get closer. Maybe I will shoot it again with the equipment I have now. Thanks.

@sethchakoy1511 11 лет назад

Thanks

@gianneflores 13 лет назад

wat brand is the distributor cap and rotor?

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Does what matter?

@irep88 13 лет назад

where did u get the ngk spark plug wire set

@guibbonamz751 11 лет назад

where did you buy the NGK wires and plugs?

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

No, you shouldn't mess up the timing at all by replacing the cap/rotor. You can pickup a Haynes or Chilton's guide for your particular vehicle for any minor differences. But this stuff really is pretty simple.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

I do it the way I do it in the video to make sure I get them back on in the same order they came off. If you get them plugged in to the wrongs spots on the distributor cap. the engine will not run correctly. But you can put the wires on any time you like, just as long as you get them plugged into the correct locations.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

It's more how long they last. The copper wear out faster than the platinum and the platlnum wear out faster than the iridium. The constant arching slowly burns the metal away and the gap increases. As the gap increases, performance slowly decreases. So the Iridium stays nearer the optimum gap longer than the platinum which outlasts the copper.

@PilotObi 11 лет назад

So after changing the wires on the car, you dont put the distributor cap back on? Or is it only because you baught NKG Wires and they are aftermarket?

@MSteveYang 11 лет назад

The air filter was really dirty compare to mine. When did you last change it?

@Tashone26 11 лет назад

My brother changed my plugs, but the engine sound terrible. He said he put them back on properly; but looking at your video, does he need to replace the distributor rotor and rubber ring like you did in order for it to run good?

@sethchakoy1511 11 лет назад

Is there a performance difference in spark plugs, Cooper vs Platinum or Iridium?

@CRAZYWINO25 11 лет назад

What tools did you use?

@RJTheBikeGuy 12 лет назад

@HAYDEN243BMX I bought it all separate.

@rehanali-hy9tk 8 лет назад

which plugs u recommend for my honda civic 2010 1.8l its 8 gen.. am looking for performance plugs

@RJTheBikeGuy 8 лет назад

+rehan ali Go to NGK's website and lookup what they recommend.

@RJTheBikeGuy 12 лет назад

@efciviclx Well, it's not going to immediately damage your car. But you should probably change the filter next time you change the oil.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Yes, this is a basic tune up. There are more advanced things you can do such as adjusting the valves, etc.

@WhoWouldWantThisName 9 лет назад

I have a '92 Accord and when changing the rotor I could not get the old one off. I haven't found any screws on it. I'm looking at my new one and I don't see where a screw would go. It looks exactly like the one in it. Do you have any ideas as to how it may be secured or perhaps how to get it unstuck? I don't want to break anything prying on it.

@RJTheBikeGuy 9 лет назад

They can be stuck on there pretty good. Sometimes you do have to pretty them up a little.

@adamplus2508 6 лет назад

There is a screw holding it on you have to reconnect the battery and crank the car on so the rotor spins where the Gap is and you can see the screw but don't start the car all the way just crank it until it lines up and you can see the screw as the rotor turns and then unscrew it it's a Phillips head I just seen the video

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Messing with the ECU goes beyond the scope of this video. But on most Hondas, it is located under the kickplate on the passenger side. You can try resetting it by disconnecting your battery for 10 minutes. But it could be you have other issues, and the ECU is just trying to compensate for those issues.

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

It's a 2000 Honda Civic VP (pretty much he same as the DX).

@baseball199233 11 лет назад

whats the purpose of the grease used in the spark plug wires?

@matjdm 12 лет назад

A little advice, when you remove your wires, before removing the sparksplugs, putt a airgun on, sometimes it have dust and crap on the sparkholes, with that, thoses crap don't go on the engine. it's also better to use a torque wrench with the honda torque sheet, and you need to mesure the gape of the plug too and check the honda manual for see if the gape is correct or if you need to change it. don't forget to look if it's a ingle-use hollow or folded metal washer, somes have no washer...

@VictorRodriguez-nq9xc 3 года назад

Hey man nice video, Ijust recently did a tune up to my 99 civic as well but the check engine light turns off then turns back on later on, I checked the codes & it tells me spark plugs & valve cover gasket any idea why this happens?

@RJTheBikeGuy 3 года назад

Nope. Have a mechanic look at it.

@crypticscrutiny1153 2 года назад

Wow. That's a model car. That's what that is. I try and keep my engine bay clean. But it's a stock daily driver. Immaculate care and maintenance. That Honda will be around for another 250-500 years.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

It's not on the wires. It's on the boots. It helps keep moisture away from the electrical connections to prevent shorting.

@nhat6371 Год назад

What the exact ngk spark plugs we buy ?

@aodhanof90 12 лет назад

@skaterman1q2 it would apply to all civic engines that have a distributor- however a full service should include an oil & filter change, fuel filter change and the cabin air filter if equipped... depending on mileage, for auto trans a drain and fill of HONDA ATF-Z1 (3 qts.?). that's on top of what he did. If the Civic is newer & has coil on plug ignition, skip the new wires, rotor, rotor cap & gasket as they are not used.

@vittomusic23 5 лет назад

Purrin like a kitten:) Thumbsup

@revoltion2010 8 лет назад

friend of mine got my civic fixed. said it was the main relay and distributor but he said he had 3 cars that could not just have one of the 2 changed. if the you need a distributor you should change the relay, vice versa

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

You mean when removing the plug? Just bang it against something to get it loose if you are replacing them anyway.

@xCaliFTW 11 лет назад

Please answer! Does it make the car faster? Do I save gas? Thanks

@gtarules1 11 лет назад

Nice little Honda...I least I know the general idea on what to do. Just on a Mustang. lol

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Because they are a Japanese brand and Honda uses them in their cars. The cars are designed to work best with the NGKs. American brand spark plugs are fine, but are different. They work great in American cars. They are what American car companies use and the cars are tuned to work with them.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Ouch! The spark plug side is generally pretty obvious on Hondas, because the wires are of different lengths. My guess is you have the wires connected in the wrong spots on the distributor cap side. Do a google search like "2000 Honda Civic firing order diagram". Change it to YOUR year and model. Look at various diagrams and compare them to how you have your wires hooked up. Notice the caps often have #1 marked. Notice also they don't fire 1 2 3 4. More like 2 1 3 4.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

If you are comfortable doing it, and have the tools, do it yourself. It's really not hard. Get the parts at the local auto parts store. You just have to be aware that sometimes bad things happen. Generally things go smoothly though.

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

I would stick with regular oil. Especially on an older car. The two are very different. Synthetic oil can leak through places where regular oil wouldn't.

@MikeKollin Год назад

Is Anti Seize the same as Dialectic Grease? And I believe you put the grease around the threads. Then put it in the tip of the spark plug wire like you show! Thanks for the video....

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

It very well could. Take your car to the local autoparts store and have them look up the code for the check engine light. It could be something simple like you didn't tighten the gas cap enough. Or it could be something VERY serious. Do this ASAP. Then evaluate how bad it is. You want to drive the car only enough to get the code checked and find out how bad it is. If it isn't bad enough that you are going to junk the car, buy the tuneup parts. I hope you have at least changed the oil regularly.

@luvis2gud2betru 10 лет назад

also what spark plugs do you suggest for a 98

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

Go to the NGK website: www.ngksparkplugs.com/ Lookup your exact model of car, and it will tell you the spark plugs you need. Stick with NGK though for your Honda.

@llugz831 11 лет назад

you save gas for sure and it would run better depending on how old the parts yes it will run smoother and slight bit of boost

@broderp 10 лет назад

What about timing adjustment? Does this car require timing adjustment like many cars with a distributer?

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

I think only if you are replacing the distributor.

@RorieGator 3 года назад

The first piston in my engine is misfiring. Will this tune up fix my engine from becoming useless?

@rehanali-hy9tk 8 лет назад

NGK plugs are they good for performance ?

@nicolecastillo7426 8 лет назад

good for imports. honda takes ngk and denso only. people say they used bosch or acdelco and works fine bt its never good to risk your baby.

@jsd4544 7 лет назад

I tried Bosch in my 00 civic, and it started sending unburnt fuel into the cat, which made it stink like rotten eggs. Switched to the NGK's that are listed in the owner's manual, and problem went away.

@Olivere118 6 лет назад

The best. Just don't go with Platinums like he did, they're not as good for perfomance. They will last you longer than Copper, but i recommend just that (Copper) for performance..

@davidacosta8027 10 лет назад

I have a 2000 Civic HX 1.6 SOHC VTEC (stand Trans) and for some reason my car has been cutting out at 3900 rpm and almost feels like my engine is jumping...so you know the reason or what could potentially be the problem?

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

Sorry, no idea. Maybe when the VTEC is kicking in? Not sure what RPMs that triggers.

@robertyoung7445 8 лет назад

Any videos regarding the location of the PCV ??? I am finding nothing on the Internet 2000 Honda Civic ex

@RJTheBikeGuy 8 лет назад

+Robert Young I think I looked it up one time and it was sort of behind the oil filter.

@Djohn916 11 лет назад

I check my NGK's before installing it and the gap was .047 all so you'll better double check it tho.. Remember the tread of your plug is the ground so keep it clean