Friday, March 1, 2013

How Your Car Gets Tuned Up



Every 30,000 miles or two years (whichever comes first), your car should receive a tune up. This is a good way to keep your vehicle out of the shop, by having a few parts checked and replaced that are worn down. Here’s a list of things your mechanic does to tune up your car!

  • -Replace the fuel filter
  • -Change the spark plugs
  • -Replace the distributor cap and rotor
  • -Change the points and condenser
  • -Check and adjust the ignition timing
  • -Adjust the valves
  • -Check the belts
  • -Replenish fluids
  • -Change oil filter
  • -Replace the air filter
  • -Adjust the clutch (if manual transmission)
  • -Service the Battery
  • -Replace the PCV

To get see the rest of these steps, check out the full article at:
http://www.ehow.com/how_1874_tune-car.html

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