Cost To Change Spark Plugs, Coils, etc???
12-14-2009, 07:22 PM
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Cost To Change Spark Plugs, Coils, etc???
I am almost due for a service on my car, which means new Spark Plugs, Coils, and Wires. This will be the first tune-up/service/whatever you want to call it for my 8.
Does anyone know how much it usually costs to have it done at a dealer? I am sure it cheap by any means, but my parents want to know (might be getting the service done for my b-day).
Does anyone know how much it usually costs to have it done at a dealer? I am sure it cheap by any means, but my parents want to know (might be getting the service done for my b-day).
12-14-2009, 07:27 PM
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i am almost due for a service on my car, which means new spark plugs, coils, and wires. This will be the first tune-up/service/whatever you want to call it for my 8.
Does anyone know how much it usually costs to have it done at a dealer? I am sure it cheap by any means, but my parents want to know (might be getting the service done for my b-day).
Does anyone know how much it usually costs to have it done at a dealer? I am sure it cheap by any means, but my parents want to know (might be getting the service done for my b-day).
12-14-2009, 11:17 PM
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Buy the stuff yourself and take it to a good rotary/Mazda mechanic. Dealer service depts. are a rip off. Plugs no more than $80, coils for about $130. No need to replace wires until every 60K I've been told.
12-14-2009, 11:33 PM
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thats how easy it is to change out coils...spark plugs are a lil harder cus you gotta take the wheel off
coils should be around 130ish for all 4 and plugs should only be about 80 bucks for all four
thats how easy it is to change out coils...spark plugs are a lil harder cus you gotta take the wheel off
coils should be around 130ish for all 4 and plugs should only be about 80 bucks for all four
12-15-2009, 11:44 AM
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This is a pretty basic maintenance item that can easily be done with someone even if you're not very mechanically inclined.
you'll need a few basic tool, a floor jack, jack stands, a few hours on a weekend, and a case of beer.
Certainly beats paying the dealership prices.
12-15-2009, 01:22 PM
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Problem is, I do not have floor jack or jack stands in order to prop my car up. If I buy all of the necessary parts and just take it to a mechanic, would that be cheaper?
12-15-2009, 01:27 PM
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your car has a scissor jack in the trunk and jack stands are only about $25 or so. I picked up a pair of them from Home Depot for about $30.
You could do that if you like but you'll probably pay an hour or so of labor. ($75 - $150)
If the shop isn't very familiar with the RX-8, make sure they are aware that the Trailing plugs and Leading are different (the rotor housing is marked for reference) and that they properly attach the spark plug wires. I posted a diagram of it in Dozer's DIY thread.
You could do that if you like but you'll probably pay an hour or so of labor. ($75 - $150)
If the shop isn't very familiar with the RX-8, make sure they are aware that the Trailing plugs and Leading are different (the rotor housing is marked for reference) and that they properly attach the spark plug wires. I posted a diagram of it in Dozer's DIY thread.
12-15-2009, 03:12 PM
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your car has a scissor jack in the trunk and jack stands are only about $25 or so. I picked up a pair of them from Home Depot for about $30.
You could do that if you like but you'll probably pay an hour or so of labor. ($75 - $150)
If the shop isn't very familiar with the RX-8, make sure they are aware that the Trailing plugs and Leading are different (the rotor housing is marked for reference) and that they properly attach the spark plug wires. I posted a diagram of it in Dozer's DIY thread.
You could do that if you like but you'll probably pay an hour or so of labor. ($75 - $150)
If the shop isn't very familiar with the RX-8, make sure they are aware that the Trailing plugs and Leading are different (the rotor housing is marked for reference) and that they properly attach the spark plug wires. I posted a diagram of it in Dozer's DIY thread.
12-15-2009, 03:14 PM
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just think of the sheer overhead costs to run a service dept vs a local shop.
(employees, insurance, benefits, marketing, etc etc etc)
(employees, insurance, benefits, marketing, etc etc etc)
12-15-2009, 03:54 PM
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yeah, invite a friend over who has some tools, make sure you have cold beer, order a pizza and knock this out on a weekend.
12-15-2009, 04:00 PM
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^^ haha!
I try and encourage owners to familiarize themselves with their vehicles even if they wouldn't normally be working on cars.
To be honest, things like this are quite simple with a little bit of guidance and some basic tools.
PLUS, the more familiar you are with your car, the less likely you are of being taken advantage of by a dealership.
After you've changed out your own plugs and coils, you'll never again think that paying a dealership $800 for this is an acceptable option. Knowledge is power my man.
I try and encourage owners to familiarize themselves with their vehicles even if they wouldn't normally be working on cars.
To be honest, things like this are quite simple with a little bit of guidance and some basic tools.
PLUS, the more familiar you are with your car, the less likely you are of being taken advantage of by a dealership.
After you've changed out your own plugs and coils, you'll never again think that paying a dealership $800 for this is an acceptable option. Knowledge is power my man.
02-04-2010, 12:54 PM
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for OEM coils?
www.onlinemazdaparts.com is usually the cheapest overall cost because they us US Postal to deliver.
www.finishlineperformance.com uses UPS which costs a bit more but if you're in Trinidad, that might be a better option.
www.onlinemazdaparts.com is usually the cheapest overall cost because they us US Postal to deliver.
www.finishlineperformance.com uses UPS which costs a bit more but if you're in Trinidad, that might be a better option.
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thanks,
I saw on ebay - "Mazda RX-8 RX8 Ignition Coil SET 2004" for US $119.90 free shipping.
These are made and tested by A1 Auto Inc. They said that it has a 3 months warranty.
Is this ok to use, has any one used these from A1 Atuo before? or go get the "IGNITION COIL MAZDA RX-8 2004-2009 N3H1-18-100B-9U"?
I saw on ebay - "Mazda RX-8 RX8 Ignition Coil SET 2004" for US $119.90 free shipping.
These are made and tested by A1 Auto Inc. They said that it has a 3 months warranty.
Is this ok to use, has any one used these from A1 Atuo before? or go get the "IGNITION COIL MAZDA RX-8 2004-2009 N3H1-18-100B-9U"?
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