Engine Tune Up

An Engine Tune Up Could Save You Money On Gas

In these days of high gas prices gas efficiency is at the top of everyone’s mind. While you can purchase a new car to save money on gas, you may be surprised by how much gas you can save by simply by tuning up your current auto. You may also find you are able to unlock better performance and an all around better driving auto. It can also help fix a number of small issues before they become big issues, and possibly prevent a large repair bill later on.

A tune up involves different things, depending on the type of vehicle you have, but there are a few things that may be done to help performance. Obviously, the first thing to check is whether the engine’s diagnostic system has found anything wrong. This is done by attaching a special reader to plug near the steering wheel. This can identify many issues before they can be seen or heard. These are the first things to work on.

A tune up may also involve checking and changing the spark plugs. A stronger spark from the spark plug means the gasoline will ignite more easily, which means it burns more efficiently. This means that less gas is needed to generate energy and your car will get further and use less gas, costing you less money at the pump. While checking the spark plugs your mechanic may also check you battery to make sure your battery is producing the correct amount of current. This is also an important part of getting a good spark.

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Routine maintenance may also be conducted at a tune up. This includes things like changing the oil and oil filter, and changing the air filter to make sure neither is clogged and restricting the engine. Changing these can help make the sure the engine can breathe and move freely which is as important to your auto as it is to you – can you imagine going through life breathing through a t-shirt?

An in depth tune-up will also check the seals to make sure the intake, cylinders and exhaust have no leaks in them. These all need to be closed systems to operate efficiently, and its very important that they not leak. Leaks mean lost gas mileage at the least, and at their worst they could stop you from going anywhere at all.

A tune-up provides a number of important functions that will help your car be more efficient and more powerful. A good tune-up is not expensive when you think about what it could save you and if you’ve had your vehicle anything more than a few years or you have seen a drop in gas mileage recently, then a tune-up may be a worthwhile investment.