Prevention: the action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Prevention in general means saving lots of money and worries, but especially when it comes to your car. Preventive maintenance of your vehicle includes performing a tune-up periodically.
¿WHAT EXACTLY IS A TUNE-UP?
It is an inspection and replacement of internal elements of common wear and tear. In general terms, it includes the revision of:
- Spark plugs
- Wires, coils
- Filters: oil, cabin air, fuel, and engine filters
- Fluids: Clutch, brake, transmission, power steering, windshield fluids, and coolant
- Belts: serpentine, tensioner, and timing belts
- Hoses: radiator and heater hoses
SYMPTOMS THAT YOUR CAR IS NEEDING A TUNE-UP
- Warning lights appear on your dashboard
- Slow start
- Misfiring engine
- Rough idle
- Performance loss
- Weakened acceleration
- Reduced gas mileage
- Overheating
- Knocking noises
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Unless you are familiar with vehicle maintenance and have some level of mechanical understanding or knowledge, we strongly recommend you leave the tune-up replacements and inspection to professionals. What you can certainly do yourself at home are basic and helpful tasks:
- Inspect your tires
- Check all fluid levels
- Check the car battery
- Check all the lights
- Replace the wiper blades
Refer to the manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance services for tune-ups in your vehicle owner’s manual,
Fix the problems as they arise, or much better before they do; do not wait for your vehicle to start failing; preventive maintenance guarantees your car runs smoothly and in good condition.
