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How Much Should An Engine Tune Up Cost
By Austin Davis
Jul 10, 2007, 14:45

Reader Question Is $644 plus tax too much for a Tune-Up and a rebuilt Distributor on a 1995 Cadillac Sedan DeVille? I know you are busy, but I was just wondering if you could tell me a yes or no. Thanks for your time. Love your site.



Hi there,



Thanks for the kind words. A rebuilt distributor should cost you about $150 for the part, about $100 to install it and then you need to find out what a "tune up" really means to these people. Most of the time when shops use the phrase "tune up" it means replacing spark plugs and an air filter.



A full blown tune up on this vehicle should really include



1. Distributor cap, and ignition rotor $45
2. Air and fuel filters $75
3. Spark plugs and since you are replacing the distributor I would replace the spark plug wires as well $175


So, I would estimate the work above to be around $545 plus taxes...say $600. IF they are going to perform all the work listed above, then I would say their price is pretty much in line with what my estimate would be.

I found the distributor here
Cadillac Distributor the brand A1 Cardone is very popular and easy to find at most auto supply stores.


Maybe you can supply your own parts, and only pay them for labor which should be about $200-$250 ish.

Blessings,

Austin Davis

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