I cant afford to have a full service tuneup. Am i able to...
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Ron
300 days ago
Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Ron. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Customer
300 days ago
Lisa Toney
Ron
300 days ago
Good morning Lisa. Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Can you tell me what you're working on, please? I need the year, make, and model as well as your engine size.
Customer
300 days ago
17 gmc terrain 2.4
Ron
300 days ago
Thank you for the clarification, Please give me one moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute. I'll be right back!
Customer
300 days ago
Car hesitant to start at times. Battery is in perfect condition.Rough idle as well
Ron
300 days ago
Thank you for holding Lisa,
If money is an option right now then you can in fact just change the spark plugs on your 2017 Terrain, when doing a tune-up on these late model engines the spark plugs are in fact the most important part that needs to be changed. If the engine is actually misfiring due to worn spark plugs that can also cause a rough engine idle and that would be a good place to start.
Customer
300 days ago
Are spark plugs part of the powertrain warranty?
Ron
300 days ago
Unfortunately no, spark plugs are considered a maintaintence item and not covered by any warranties.
Customer
300 days ago
Thank you so much
Ron
300 days ago
You're very welcome, Lisa! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you! If there are any additional questions on this issue that should arise, please feel free to reply and ask! Have a great day.
Customer
300 days ago
Last question what is the price range i should expect ? I dont want to be taken
Ron
300 days ago
The labor to remove and replace all 4 spark plugs on your 2.4 engine calls for .9 of an hour. and you can get a set of AC Delcom factory spark plug at any part store for right at $32.00.
Customer
300 days ago
You are the best thanks again enjoy your sunday
Ron
300 days ago
Thank you.
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I cant afford to have a full service tuneup. Am i able to just change spark plugs? Mechanic's Assistant: Okay, I'll connect you to the Mechanic to discuss this further with you. Before I do, is there anything else you want...
I cant afford to have a full service tuneup. Am i able to just change spark plugs? Mechanic's Assistant: Okay, I'll connect you to the Mechanic to discuss this further with you. Before I do, is there anything else you want him to know? No and thank you