Tune Ups
What Goes Into A Tune Up?
Many people refer to a “service” as a “tune-up”. Professional members of the automotive industry generally shy away from using the term “Tune-Up” because it is poorly defined. The term usually means an ENGINE service which at one time included things like replacing spark plugs and plug wires, points and condenser, changing the air filter, adjusting valves, checking and adjusting engine timing and fuel mixture. However, modern engines with computer control systems have eliminated things like adjusting fuel mixture or ignition timing. Newer engines with hydraulic lifters no longer require valve adjustments! Electronic ignition systems don’t use points and a condenser. In fact, the many newer engines don’t even have spark plug wires anymore!
Engines must still be serviced though. An engine still requires service or a “tune-up” every so many miles. And although the newer engines do not have many of the service parts and adjustments of the older ones they still require more than “new plugs and an air filter”. The newer engines with their complex computer control systems require newer diagnostic tools to ensure that all the computer systems and their various sensors are functioning properly.
A tune up from us includes checking the computer system(s) for any DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and resetting the service light once the cause has been eliminated.
Engines must still be serviced though. An engine still requires service or a “tune-up” every so many miles. And although the newer engines do not have many of the service parts and adjustments of the older ones they still require more than “new plugs and an air filter”. The newer engines with their complex computer control systems require newer diagnostic tools to ensure that all the computer systems and their various sensors are functioning properly.
A tune up from us includes checking the computer system(s) for any DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and resetting the service light once the cause has been eliminated.
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