Tune-Ups, Why should I get a tune-up?
Reasons for getting a tune-up include:
- Better gas mileage.
- Smoother running engine.
- More power.
- Longer engine life.
- Trouble-free operation.
How often should I get a tune-up?
Depends on vehicle type, vehicle age, and the type of driving that you do. Vehicles that tend to require more tune-ups are:
- Older models
- Used for many short trips
- Used in climate extremes
- Experience performance problems
- Have mileage at a manufacturers’ recommended interval
When is a tune-up recommended?
The smartest time to get a tune-up is before you have trouble! Buds automotive recommends a tune-up if your vehicle:
- Idles or runs rough
- Is hard to start or restart when hot
- Has poor acceleration and hesitation
- Gets poor gas mileage
- Frequently stalls or hesitates
- Emits black smoke
- Rattles when accelerating
- OE manufacturers’ scheduled interval tune-up/plug replacement
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