Car Tune Up Time?

Is it tune up time for your vehicle? Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended schedule for a tune up (or what is now referred to as maintenance service) as it will vary from one vehicle to another. Today's cars with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems can go from 25,000 miles to as many as 100,000 miles without needing a major tune-up. However, older cars with non-electronic ignitions generally require a tune up every 10,000 to 12,000 miles or every year, whichever comes first.

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If you do a lot of stop-and-go driving, pull heavy loads (like a camper or boat), or make a lot of short trips, your ignition system may need to be tuned more often. Even though it may not be time for a tune up, it is smart to have the various components and systems checked periodically to keep your car performing at peak operating efficiency.

It is time for a tune up if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• The engine runs rough -- Especially when idling, or even when accelerating.
• Frequent stalling -- The spark plugs may be fouled or worn, the gap between the spark plug electrodes may need adjusting, or an electronic sensing device may need to be adjusted.
• Starting problems – A car that is hard to start can be caused by a weak battery, a weak fuel pump, the ignition system, or a faulty electronic component, such as the electronic control unit (ECU)]. Schedule a full diagnosis with a trustworthy auto mechanic.

The correct maintenance service could prevent a future accident. If your car stalls at crucial intersections, or does not have the required passing power to make a safe overtake of a slower vehicle, it is more than likely it is time for an adjustment, or a car tune up.

Need expert advice on a tune up? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Price's Precision auto shop today by calling (406) 248-2838, or go on-line to www.pricesprecisionauto.com for more information. Our Tech-Net professional auto repair shop in Billings, MT, also serves vehicle owners in the areas of Shepherd and Laurel, MT.