Tune-Up Truths: What to Know Before Getting a Summer Road Trip 'Tune-Up'
/PRNewswire/ -- As that midsummer road trip approaches, it is time for the annual summer engine tune-up ... or is it? Typically, car owners visit their local repair shop for a tune-up before hitting the road, but the traditional definition of a tune-up has changed. It may have made sense for our parents and grandparents to tune-up every 15,000 or 30,000 miles, but, today, the demand for fewer emissions and technological advancements have reduced the need. In fact, the 'tune-up' is becoming an outdated term with no real definition.To make sure car owners aren't spending money where they shouldn't and are doing what they should to prolong the life of their vehicle, the expert mechanics at AutoMD.com have released three important 'Tune-Up Truths' to save car owners time and money – and ensure a smoothly running vehicle.
Tune-Up Truths from AutoMD.com
1. The 'Tune-Up' Service is Outdated – Focus Instead on Mileage-based Service
The Truth : The engine tune-up made sense on older cars with a carburetor and distributor because the air/fuel mixture and timing needed to be manually adjusted or 'tuned'. But, today, carburetors and mechanical distributors have been replaced by fuel injection and electronics, and new engines are controlled by computers, making those adjustments unnecessary. Rather than worrying about 'tune-ups', today's car owners should focus on preventative maintenance, performed at specific mileage intervals, that take into account each vehicle component. For example, replacing the engine air filter and inspecting the drive belts might be scheduled every 15,000 miles, while replacing spark plugs and inspecting the cooling system is generally scheduled every 60,000 miles.
Bottom line: A generic tune-up is not always going to be in 'tune' with your vehicle's individual service needs. Always consult your owner's manual for a list of service checks, and go online to find How-To Guides for performing your own car maintenance.
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2. Beware of Tune-Up Specials – You Could Waste Time and Money
The Truth: Spending money on those much-advertised 'Tune-up Specials' can be a waste. Car owners with newer vehicles that do not require manual adjustments or tuning, should ask themselves what are they paying for with a tune-up? And they should ask the repair shop exactly what services will be performed. In more recent years, getting a tune-up meant replacing spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve, distributor cap and rotor (if applicable). While air filters still need to be changed on a regular basis, fuel filters may be non-serviceable. Meanwhile, the use of materials like platinum make today's spark plugs more durable and, in some cases, they can last for as long as 100,000 miles.
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Bottom line: New construction and design are making engine parts last longer; and, if you stick to your maintenance schedule, no 'Tune-up Specials' should be needed. Always consult your vehicle owner's manual to find out when to service the various
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