What Does a Tune Up on an Auto Consist Of?
A tune up can consist of many different things depending on where you choose to get your car serviced. While mechanics offer different kinds of tune ups, the main objective remains the same.
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History
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The earliest cars' ignition systems were simple, with one ignition coil for each spark plug. All of the coils had to be adjusted to provide peak performance, and when they were adjusted properly the coils buzzed in tune, resulting in the term, "tune up."
Definition
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Today the word "tune up" is ambiguous due to the fact that mechanics offer all kinds of different tune ups. Generally a tune up now consists of adjusting the spark plugs, air and fuel filters, and the PCV valve.
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Considerations
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Tune ups have been cut down in importance because of improvements in technology. New cars come with onboard computers which take care of some of the things that a tune up used to.
Types
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Many auto repair shops offer different degrees of tune ups such as standard, plus and premium. A standard tune up might only include spark plug installation and a six-month warranty while a premium offers a visual engine inspection, spark plug installation and a two-year warranty.
Expert Insight
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Due to the fact that cars are so technologically advanced, many experts will tell you that your best option when taking your car in for routine maintenance is to not even ask for a tune up, but rather just spark plug installation.
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