Regular vehicle maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your investment; performing a tune-up will extend the life of your vehicle. Check out our guide to see a few ways you can get your ride back in tune.

WHAT IS A TUNE-UP?

At its simplest, a tune-up is a type of routine maintenance to keep your car performing correctly. Regular tune-ups can extend the life of a vehicle and help ensure it is operating at its full performance potential. Typically, when to do a tune-up is included in the regular maintenance section of owner’s manuals. Many vehicles require an annual tune-up.

Tuning-up your car can mean a lot of things. It’s a good idea to check the car’s ignition system and all filters, belts, hoses, and fluids. Many may not need to be replaced, but it will give you a chance to stop small issues that could develop into big problems if left unchecked.

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1) WHAT DOES A TUNE-UP CONSIST OF?

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• SPARK PLUGS

• IGNITION WIRES

• IGNITION COILS

• DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR (IF APPLICABLE)

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2) LET YOUR ENGINE RUN CLEAN WITH NEW FILTERS

• ENGINE AIR FILTER

• CABIN AIR FILTER

• OIL FILTER

• FUEL FILTER

• PCV VALVE

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3) KEEP YOUR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS IN CHECK WITH NEW BELTS AND HOSES

• SERPENTINE BELT

• BELT TENSIONER

• TIMING BELT

• RADIATOR AND AIR HOSES

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4) MAINTAIN YOUR CAR’S COMPONENTS WITH THE RIGHT FLUIDS

• MOTOR OIL

• COOLANT / ANTIFREEZE

• BRAKE FLUIDS

• POWER STEERING FLUIDS

• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)