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if it feels like it’s bogging down or just doesn’t have the power it should after the tune-up I would go back and make sure the plug gaps are correct and that the coils are seated on the plugs properly. Most plugs come “pre-gapped” but often if you actually check the gap it’ll often be wrong. Do yourself a favor and splurge a little bit for some dielectric grease and some anti-seize as well. Most parts stores sell the mini packs for like $1. I believe Denso plugs are what come stock with the car so that’s what I would use.
Also, “tune-up” is a pretty broad term. I’m assuming the plugs were the only things replaced in this process since there’s no wires or distributor on your car.
technically I guess it could be a torque converter issue, but I’m still gonna say it’s not a transmission problem.
is your check engine light on?
My guess is that your gaps are too wide and your spark is getting blown out and not igniting the fuel the way it should. Check your plug gaps. If those turn out to be good then focus on pulling the codes. Even though the check engine light isn’t on there should still at least be some pending codes stored. Usually auto parts stores will pull your codes for free.
How to gap your plugs:
edit:I don’t know how to embed the video so I’ll just put the link here.
another edit: SMH
First thing I’d do is take it back to this friend, and let him look at it. Might have just forgotten something.
Aside from that:
What specifically was done in this “tune-up”?
And you want to get that code, as the light might go back out, but it’s likely stored and giving you a major clue as to what is wrong.
Timing could be off now, could be quite a few things, that code should narrow it down if the friend can’t help further.[quote=”Gerardm” post=99270]I forgot to mention that he changed the distributor cap. Please help[/quote]
02 civics don’t have distributor caps
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