Unlike the extended warranties we all get calls about, a very necessary part of owning a vehicle, is keeping up with routine tune-ups. Gaskets, filters, spark plugs, fluids, and other parts of the vehicle that regularly wear out, and are intended to be replaced, are targeted. The specifics of what the tune-up entails, depends on what you drive. You are looking at a whole different list of wear items if you have a diesel pickup truck, for example, than if you were driving a small hatchback with a turbocharged gasoline engine. The basics of a tune-up is what we at Top Notch Body Mobile Tire would like to share today.
Do Older Cars Need Tune Ups?
Tune-up recommendations change over time since the types of things that wear on cars change as they age. For example, Toyota recommends getting an oil change at 10,000 miles, though it only suggests a fluid check at 15,000 miles. Other automakers will suggest a filter change at certain intervals because it is typically around the time that those types of parts wear out.
What is Included in a Tune Up?
A tune-up involves inspecting and replacing common wear items on your vehicle and changing the oil in addition to giving the vehicle a solid going-over to look for areas of weakness that are headed toward failure.
1) Check & Top Off Fluids. This is more than just an oil change. All common examples of the fluids that are checked, replaced or topped off accordingly during a tune-up include engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, and even windshield wiper fluid.
2) Inspect & Replace Wear Item Parts. The term “wear items” refers to a group of vehicle components that wear out by design as part of normal operation. A few of the common examples of wear items include air filters, spark plugs, tires, and brake pads.
Should I Get a Tune Up Every Year?
Your vehicle’s service interval is the amount of time that should be taken in between maintenance visits. Though you are probably familiar with tracking the time in between your oil changes, most vehicles rely on other schedules for routine maintenance. Your vehicle’s manufacturer likely defined mileage benchmarks for both in-depth and routine maintenance procedures. The system that newer vehicles use is to monitor various systems and report issues that arise, OBD-II, or on-board diagnostics. This system is used by every vehicle made after 1996. Some people can do a tune-up themselves if they know the basics of mechanics and feel comfortable with the job. However, if you have doubts or no experience working with vehicle’s we strongly recommend you reach out to a professional, especially with new vehicles.
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The experts of Top Notch Mobile Tire Service can assist you in the Greater Dallas, TX area if you are looking to have your vehicle serviced. Call our friendly office for our tune-up services and we will happily get it done for you at your location!
