2003 Dodge Caravan engine tune-up

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
141,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT GRIFFIN
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Dear 2carpros -

My 2003 Dodge Caravan has 141,000 mi and is running fine. During an oil change at my dealership, the service manger suggested that I have a tune-up done and replace the ignition wires. The cost was to be $450 dollars - $450 to replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. Why so much? I can buy the spark plugs (platinum) and ignition wires for $80. Is there something else that needs to be done for a tune-up?

- Bob Griffin.
Jul 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Bob,
Is that all he is replacing? I will tell you that the rear plugs take time. Is he replacing things like the fuel filter, air filter, PCV...?
Jul 4, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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