1999 Chrysler Sebring tune up

Tiny
ESCHOENBERG
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
Hi,

Why does my mechanic say it is so difficult in doing a tune up for my 1999 sebring Jxi, he is quoting $500-$1000 dollars?

Please respond asap.

Thank you,
eschoenberg.
Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 1:58 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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What are they going to do? Spark plugs are difficult to replace on some engines. Replacing the timing belt is good insurance. If it breaks, many engines will have about $2000.00 worth of valve damage.

There's very little else to do on most engines. If you want a definite answer, you have to provide at least a few details.
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 1:34 AM
Tiny
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Dear Caradiodoc,

You asked me to supply more details as to the tune up.I really could you use your help, just let me know what other info I can supply you with.

I recently had surgery and there were alot of out of pocket expenses so I am really financially unable to pay so much for a tune up at this time.

Hope to hear from oyu soon.

Eschoenberg
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 6:38 AM
Tiny
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You have more information than I do. If they gave you an estimate, they have something in mind. You must find out what that is. For many years tune-ups have turned into nothing more than new spark plugs and an air filter. All of the other parts that were normally replaced aren't used anymore.

Spark plugs on a lot of cars are real hard to replace because ease of servicability is not what sells cars. Still, $500.00 is WAY out of line to just replace the plugs. That's why I assume they plan on doing additional work. The dollars you mentioned would suggest they are going to replace the timing belt to prevent very serious damage to the engine. I don't have any way of knowing what their plans are, but with the mileage, a new timing belt is good insurance.

Caradiodoc
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 11:01 AM

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