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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