Whether your car is an old classic or brand-new from the factory, if you drive it long enough, eventually it’s going to need a tune-up. The Marco Auto Tune-up service includes inspecting and adjusting all of the systems in your vehicle that contribute to fuel combusting efficiently.
What’s Included in a Tune-Up?
A Marco Auto Tune-up Service includes but not limited to:
- TIRES — We check air pressure, tread depth, speed ratings and load capacity to ensure you have the right tire for your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations
- FLUIDS — We check oil, transmission, coolant, power steering, washer, and brake fluid for needed maintenance
- UNDER THE HOOD — We check engine start and crank inspection to determine battery life, as well as your lights, filters, wipers, and more.
- BRAKES — We check your front- and rear brakes to look for signs of wear
How do you know you need a tune-up service?
1. Increased difficulty starting the car
If your car has trouble starting, it can point to a number of issues (a weak battery or fuel pump, for example), but it can also be an ignition problem that a simple tune-up would fix. The best way to know for sure is to have it diagnosed by a mechanic. Whatever the case, don’t ignore this symptom.
2. Occasional or frequent stalling
If your vehicle stalls while it’s running, it frequently points to faulty spark plugs or dirty connectors (the car stalls because the fuel is not igniting as it should). Pay attention to specific instances when the car stalls—for example, does it stall when it’s cold? When it’s hot? When the air conditioner is running? This information will help your mechanic identify the source of the problem.
3. Knocking sounds or rough idling/acceleration
If your vehicle knocks while accelerating or when climbing hills, it’s typically a sign of some engine inefficiency. Also, if the car seems to idle roughly or accelerate roughly, it may be that one or more spark plugs are failing to ignite. A tune-up may solve this problem, or it can sometimes point to some other needed repair. Bring the car to the auto repair shop for a check-up.
4. Bad gas mileage
Lowered fuel efficiency is a sign your car isn’t burning fuel the way it should, which often points to faulty or dirty spark plugs or fuel injection issues. If this is the case, a tune-up should improve your vehicle performance and efficiency.
5. Pay attention to manufacturer's recommendations
Even if your car shows no signs of trouble, it may still be time for a tune-up in order to prevent symptoms from occurring. Older vehicles with non-electronic ignitions should be tuned up every 10,000-20,000 miles, while newer vehicles can go anywhere between 30,000-100,000 miles before a tune-up is needed. Refer to your manufacturer’s recommendations for your vehicle’s tune-up schedule, and when in doubt, ask your mechanic.