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What is Car Tune-Up? Do You Need It?

By JCT TeamJanuary 13, 2020Updated:October 22, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read
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What is Car Tune-Up? Do You Need It?
What is Car Tune-Up? Do You Need It?

What is Car Tune-Up?: If you are someone who is always on the lookout for the most efficient car maintenance tips, you’ve probably come across the term ‘tune-up’. You might wonder what it is and if you need it for your car. Well, before the whole era of electronics in the car industry, the term ‘tune-up’ was used for maintaining or replacing car components like the spark plugs and distributor points. It may also involve inspection or replacement of the cap and rotor, as well as the fuel and air filters.

The word ‘tune-up’ is probably one of the misunderstood and misused terms in the automotive industry. However, technically, it refers to general adjustments you make on your car to ensure peak efficiency and smooth operation. Before, a car tune-up was a preventive maintenance procedure that was usually done every 12,000 or 20,000 miles.

Is a Tune-Up Necessary These Days?

Now, if you own a modern car, you might wonder that you need a tune-up kit. Since cars these days have the latest tools and technologies, a tune-up kit is no longer as indispensable as before. It is worth noting that most cars these days do not have a similar distributor system that older vehicles had. Because of the coil on the ignition systems, substituting the spark plug does have to be done as frequently as before.

Cars with gasoline engines have iridium spark plugs. Because the metal is robust and highly durable, most car owners do not think it is necessary to replace the spark plug. Indeed, modern cars have not eliminated the usage of tune-up kits. However, their design has positively reduced the need considerably.

What You Can Do?

As a car owner, your best selection is not to demand a tune-up. What you should do is review your owner’s manual and check the guidelines on when you should replace the spark plugs. If you learn that they are due for a replacement, bring your car to a service center replace them accordingly. Doing so will ensure the best performance of your car.

Ideally, you need to replace the PCV valves, fuel filters, distributor caps, and rotors every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Every 60,000 miles, remember to replace the spark plug wires.

It is worth noting that some cars do not have spark plug conductors or distributor caps. Some cars have fuel filters that come with the fuel pump. You can only change them when they get clogged and they start to affect the quality of the fuel pump.

If you are driving a car from the 90s, then it will be worth your while to spend in a tune-up kit. On the other hand, if your vehicle has a modern engine, then the kit won’t be necessary. Meanwhile, if you notice that your car is misfiring and you do not remember the last time you replaced the spark plugs, then it may be a good idea to have them changed.

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