What are the symptoms of a car needing a tune up?
5 Signs that Your Car Needs a Tune-Up
- Increased difficulty starting the car.
- Occasional or frequent stalling.
- Knocking sounds or rough idling/acceleration.
- Bad gas mileage.
- Pay attention to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Where can I get a Car Tune Up?
Our Home Tune mobile mechanics specialise in car tune up services and are equipped with the vehicle diagnostic technology and tools needed to perform a car tune up for your vehicle at your home, work or wherever it’s most convenient for you 7 days a week.
What does a tune up on a car mean?
For over 50 years, a tune-up meant that the vehicle’s ignition system – breaker points and condenser, were replaced and/or adjusted, a new distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs were installed, ignition timing was set, and the vehicles carburetor was adjusted and “tuned” (hence the term) for optimal performance.
When is it time for a home tune up?
Then it’s time for a Home Tune Car Tune Up Service. When you car is correctly tuned by an experienced mechanic, the fuel system, ignition system, emission system and computer system all work together in perfect harmony, improving the performance and reliability of your car, reducing emissions and saving you money on fuel and running costs.
Where do you put the grease for a Car Tune Up?
Some vehicles use coil packs, which are typically located near the valve covers, while others use a coil-on-plug design that are over or close to the spark plugs. Put dielectric grease on the boot of coil-on-plug coils. Numerous rotations of the rotor inside the distributor will cause the metal contact point to wear down.
When do you get Car Tune Up services?
When you get car tune-ups based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, you’re investing in the long-term health of your car, saving you time and money. We promise that the tune-up services we perform at all Firestone Complete Auto Care locations will be done right, the first time. GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT TUNE-UP SERVICES? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS
Why do you need an engine tune up?
A regular engine tune-up will lower emissions, improve fuel economy and restore lost power. When you get car tune-ups based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, you’re investing in the long-term health of your car, saving you time and money.
When to go to the AAMCO for a tune up?
Many drivers also seek a tune-up when experiencing any type of driveability problem for their car, truck or SUV. Check your owner’s manual or come into AAMCO to see the recommended interval for tune-ups and/or spark plug replacement for your specific vehicle.
What kind of service do you get with Firestone?
TUNE-UP ENGINE SERVICES. With each engine comes a unique set of needs. Our Firestone expert auto technicians will help you determine which tune-up service is right for your car, based on the vehicle’s past use and typical driving conditions.