Tune Up

If you want to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently, you need to perform regular tune-ups.

A tune-up is a routine maintenance service that involves inspecting, adjusting, and replacing various parts of your car that are subject to wear and tear.

A tune-up can help you prevent costly repairs, improve your fuel economy, and extend the life of your car.

What does a tune-up include?

The answer depends on the type, age, and condition of your car, as well as the recommendations of your manufacturer. However, some of the common components that are checked and replaced during a tune-up are:

• Oil and oil filter: The oil lubricates the moving parts of your engine and prevents overheating.
• Air filter: The air filter cleans the air that enters your engine and helps it burn fuel more efficiently.
• Spark plugs and wires: The spark plugs create the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders.
• Fuel filter: The fuel filter removes impurities from the fuel before it reaches the engine.

A tune-up is not a one-size-fits-all service. Depending on your car’s specific needs, you may also need to check and adjust other components such as the distributor cap, the rotor, the PCV valve, the ignition timing, the idle speed, the throttle body, the fuel injectors, the oxygen sensor, the catalytic converter, and the battery.

A tune-up is not a difficult task if you have some basic knowledge and tools. However, if you are not comfortable working on your car yourself, you can always take it to a professional mechanic for a tune-up. The cost of a tune-up will vary depending on the type of car you have, the parts you need to replace, and the labour charges of the mechanic. You can expect to pay anywhere from £50 to £500 for a tune-up.