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When to Tune Up Your Car
A tune up is a series of adjustments to the car engine and all the working parts to be sure it operates as efficiently as possible. Here you will learn how often you should have your car tuned up and exactly what a tune-up entails. Timely tune-ups will save money in the long run, plus wear and tear on your car.
The days are past when car owners could lift the hood and tune up the car themselves. The increasing complexity of newer models make it impossible. It requires trained personal, computers, and special equipment. You can save money by asking for reconditioned parts but only if they are covered by a warranty. You should know what a tune-up entails and how often it should be done.
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Engine oil and filter change is something you can do yourself. Drain and replace oil every 3,000 miles or every three months.
- Chassis Lubrication: Grease all moving parts in the body of the car that don’t have sealed lubrication every 6,000-9,000 miles.
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- Ignition System: Check and possibly replace spark plugs, condenser,rotor,distributor caps, and coils every 10,000 miles or about every 10 months to a year.
- Emission system: Check the exhaust system, mufflers,and engine emissions to meet environmental control specification once a year.
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- Cooling System: Water and antifreeze should be checked every time a vehicle has an oil change., especially if the vehicle is subjected to temperature extremes.
- Break System: Inspect brake drums and replace worn lining or other parts if necessary. Check anti lock systems on late model cars once a year.
- Battery and Wiring: With the new types of enclosed batteries that do not require regular additions of water, maintenance is seldom required.
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- Fan Belts and other Drive Belts: Check for wear and proper tension to assure efficient functioning every six months,and more often after vehicle has reached 60,000 miles.
- Steering and Suspension: Check to determine signs of wear, lack of lubrication, shock absorber performance, and proper control once a year.
- Tire and Wheel Inspection: Check rotation of all tires to assure more even wear and proper traction once a year.
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October 18, 2009
Nice information provided…
October 18, 2009
A very interesting and helpful article!
October 18, 2009
very nice and informative article Ruby.
October 18, 2009
Your right check, check, and double check!
October 18, 2009
Cars have come a long way since my young days. I can remember having to clean my spark plugs each morning before going to work or I would not get there, lol. This is a really helpful and well written article, Ruby.
Christine
October 18, 2009
Interesting and useful
October 18, 2009
Great article Ruby
I alwasy have most of my car checked out during an oil change… It really helps i really dont know how to check the rest thanks 
October 18, 2009
You’re quite knowledgeable when it comes to motoring!!
October 18, 2009
Technology has changed over time. And so the Auto industry.
October 18, 2009
Love your writing, I lived for several years on the Florida/Alabama border in Graceville, and shopppd in Dothan before I moved to Atlanta. You might want to read my Hoot n’ Holler, and Pesky, the Hunting Cat… fun reading from when I lived “down South”
October 18, 2009
A very helpful article. I am sure my car (a Ford) is designed to prevent me doing things myself. It takes a qualified mechanic half an hour to get to the headlights just to change a bulb!
October 18, 2009
Always and informative well written article!Good helpful information!
October 18, 2009
Hi Ruby!
Great article!
Thanks for providing an extensive list of things that we should be doing.
October 18, 2009
nice article, i think my car is due for a tuneup! lol
October 18, 2009
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October 18, 2009
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October 18, 2009
great post,thanks.like your share.
October 18, 2009
It’s laborious to find educated individuals on this matter, but you sound like you understand what you’re talking about! Thanks