How Do You Tune Up A Car?
Your car should receive a tune-up (often referred to as a “major service”) every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. During this tune-up your car will receive some new parts that will hopefully keep it out of the shop for a while. Here’s what needs to be done. Replace the fuel filter. If you have a fuel-injection system, regular cleaning isn’t necessary unless the injectors are clogged. Change the spark plugs (unless they’re platinum, in which case you have 30,000 more miles to go). Also examine the spark plug wires and replace as needed. A new set of high-quality wires is worth the cost. They may be permanently attached to the distributor cap, so it will have to be changed as well. Replace the distributor cap and rotor if your car has them (some newer models with distributorless ignition don’t). Change the points and condenser if you have an older car (roughly 1978 or older) that doesn’t feature electronic ignition. You’ll actually want your points changed, or at least a
