P5 Tune Up

[cervy]

So my p5 is due for its first oil change which got me thinking about the tune up. since i do all of those things by myself and have on my older cars. i was wondering as to what is recommended to be done to the p5 for a tune up (i know i used change the distributor cap/rotor, spark plugs, clean or replace my air filter, check fluid level's when i had my camry)...this also kinda leads me to another question. The setup of the spark plugs is really wierd and different from my 91 camry i used to have it looks alot more complex, also does the timing or idle need to be adjusted at all as well? i know sometimes i used to have to do this on my old camry as well. Is there an online how to anywhere out there for just general p5 tune up procedures? thanks alot.

 

[cbcbd]

No How-Tos around here. No general consensus but I guess the general tune up would be oil change, air filter, fluids, brake wear check, tire pressure. I don't think the spark plugs need to be changed that often but just do a search on "changing plugs" or something to see about doing that.
Also check your manual at the end for the recommended service schedule, it will give you a good overview of when to check what.

Timing and idle don't have to be adjusted, unless there's something wrong with it. We have no distributor cap.

 

[NoWeyOut]

We have no distributor cap.

ahhh...joys of owning a p5

 

[cervy]

awesome...

just looks like alot of wires i need to disconnect though going to the plugs

 

[dominoy2k1]

really its only like 2 wires and and 2 connectors, you also have to unbolt the coils off. not hard at all once you get em off

 

[KYREDP5]

Spark plugs don't need to be changed till 30k. If your just to your first oil change nothing needs to be done except for oil, fillter, and fluids.

 

[DeanSweet]

ummmm.
Read the Owners Manual. It has all that shtuff listed.
If you need more in-depth info look for shop manual on eBay or go buy a Hayne's/Chilton Repair guide. Your local Library may have a copy of the Chilton's or Hayne's guide to check out.
-Dean

 

[loccusst]

I change my sparkplugs every other oil change and clean my filter every oil change on my civic, probably will do the same with the mp5. I know its not needed but hell they are cheap and it helps with fuel consumption I guess. Maybe I'm just anal about my car. But I beleive if I baby it it will baby me.

 

[charles]

awesome...

just looks like alot of wires i need to disconnect though going to the plugs

Which is the igntion... which is what you have instead of a distributor cap...

 

[Action Jackson]

I rotate my wheels/tires every oil change.

 

[Douggie]

I change my sparkplugs every other oil change and clean my filter every oil change on my civic, probably will do the same with the mp5. I know its not needed but hell they are cheap and it helps with fuel consumption I guess. Maybe I'm just anal about my car. But I beleive if I baby it it will baby me.

New Sparkplugs every other oil change??? That's a bit TOO anal

 

[323CiP5]

I put in a new air freshener everytime.....well actually i havent had my first one yet...but i will change air fresheners love that squash smell hmmmmmm