How Often your car needs a Tune Up varies from one vehicle to another. Most older vehicles with non-electronic ignitions should be tuned every 10,000 to 15,000 kilometres s or every year, whichever comes first.
\nNewer cars with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems are scheduled to go from 25,000 to as many as 100,000 kilometres without needing a major tune-up.
\nRefer to your owner\u2019s manual for recommended tune-up intervals, but be aware that even if it says that the vehicle doesn\u2019t require scheduled tune-ups very often, it\u2019s in your best interest to check periodically that your vehicle is working at peak efficiency.
\nHere are a couple of symptoms that tell you that your electronic ignition system may need to be tuned or adjusted:
\n\u2013 The car stalls a lot. The spark plugs may be fouled or worn, the gap between the spark plug electrodes may need adjusting, or an electronic sensing device may need to be adjusted.If you\u2019re having trouble pinpointing why your vehicle is stalling, you can help your automotive technician diagnose the problem by paying attention to whether the engine stalls when it\u2019s hot or cold or when the air conditioner is on.
\n\u2013 The engine is running roughly when idling or when you accelerate. Chances are the vehicle needs a tune-up.
\n\u2013 The car gets harder to start. The problem can be in the starting system (for example, a weak battery), in the fuel system (for example, a weak fuel pump), or in the ignition system, or can be due to a faulty electronic component, such as the electronic control unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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