# Spark plugs for a Honda Civic Hybrid 2006 with ~ 120K miles **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hybrid-repair, civic, honda\ **Created:** [August 3, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939 "2010-08-03T19:30:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![susanwv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@susanwv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanwv)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/1 "2010-08-03T19:30:12Z")
The dealer wants ~$350 to change spark plugs on this vehicle. Do these need changing? If so, what should it cost in San Jose, CA? Thanks, Susan ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/2 "2010-08-03T19:33:18Z")
Check your owner’s manual, but I suspect yes. See what is recommended for 120K maintenance service. 120K is the longest interval I have seen recommended for spark plugs so far. Cost varies according to area, so call a couple of independent garages you trust/come recommended by friends and see what they say. West and East Coast tend to have higher labor prices on these services. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/3 "2010-08-03T23:38:33Z")
You are overdue to change the plugs. What other work is included in the quote? ---
**Author:** ![susanwv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@susanwv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanwv)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/4 "2010-08-04T15:36:20Z")
Thanks for your post. I called an independent garage which I am familiar with. They had never changed plugs on a hybrid before, & were not familiar with the lay out of the car – couldn’t quote without seeing the vehicle. I have called several other known, independent, garages for work on this car, & they don’t seem to have any familiarity with working on them. Until I find an independent, looks like I’m stuck with the dealerships. ---
**Author:** ![susanwv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@susanwv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanwv)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/5 "2010-08-04T15:36:54Z")
None! Thanks for your comments. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/6 "2010-08-04T15:42:05Z")
While the hybrid appears to have one of those covers over the engine, I’m aware of nothing that would make plug replacement different than a regular one. Can you drop by one of the mechanics for them to take a quick look? [![](http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/hybrid/112_0604_08z_hybrid%2B2006_honda_civic_hybrid%2Bengine_view.jpg) ](http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/hybrid/112_0604_08z_hybrid%2B2006_honda_civic_hybrid%2Bengine_view.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![susanwv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@susanwv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanwv)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/7 "2010-08-04T15:50:02Z")
Thanks for commenting. Good suggestion. I received a recall for the IMA software, so I’m going to have to go to the dealer anyway this time, I think. I will take the car by an independent to see what services they could offer for the future. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-for-a-honda-civic-hybrid-2006-with-120k-miles/52939/8 "2010-08-04T15:51:55Z")
Yes, that cost seems way out of line. It isn’t like you have a V6, which would make the spark plugs harder to get to.