Get Your Vehicle the Tune-Up It Needs
Few things are worse than engine trouble with your car; the fix might be simple, but having lowered gas mileage or difficulty starting your vehicle is incredibly frustrating. Routine service and maintenance, including the occasional engine tune-up, is the perfect way to avoid bigger problems and make sure your vehicle keeps running well for a long time. Although some folks enjoy working on their cars, most people we know simply do not have the time or energy to change their oil or replace the spark plugs on their vehicles. That is why we are here to help with everything your engine needs for as long as you own your car, truck, or SUV.
At Scrubway Wash & Lube, we are committed to helping with everything your vehicle requires, ensuring you can count on it for a long time. Whether you are looking for an engine tune-up today, have questions about a strange sound your vehicle has started making, or simply want to keep your ride looking its best, you can turn to us. We will take fantastic care of your vehicle for you and then have you back on the road quickly in a car you know you can trust every time you get behind the wheel. Schedule a tune-up today, and we will keep your vehicle running great.
What Is an Engine Tune-Up?
This is an interesting question because what people mean by a “tune-up” today and what they meant thirty or forty years ago are quite different. In the past, an engine tune-up generally referred to tuning the spark timing and the carburetor on a vehicle. Modern vehicles do not require this kind of adjustment, but the term is still used for engine care, particularly replacing the spark plugs. In general, a modern engine tune-up includes some or all of the following:
- Replacing the Spark Plugs: Your spark plugs provide the spark that ignites fuel and air in the engine to create power; without them, nothing else can happen. They do not need to be replaced very often, but it is vital that they are replaced when the time comes.
- Replacing the Engine Air Filter: It is important that the air going into your engine is as clean as possible. We will replace the engine air filter as needed to make sure that is the case.
- Replacing the Fuel Filter: While modern gasoline engines no longer require regular fuel filter replacements, diesel engines do. We can replace your engine’s fuel filter to keep things running well.
- Cleaning the Fuel System: An engine tune-up can also include checking and cleaning other parts of your vehicle’s fuel system. This helps maintain good performance and optimal fuel efficiency.
- Testing the Battery: While we are working on your engine, we can test your battery to see how it is doing, and we can replace it when the time comes. This helps you avoid being stranded somewhere with a dead battery.
- Checking the Belts and Hoses: We can also check the various belts that are attached to your vehicle’s engine and the hoses for fuel, coolant, vacuum, and more. This helps us find any issues before they become a big problem; we can replace belts and hoses if needed.
As you can see, these are some very important things to take care of. Ultimately, a tune-up is a service that focuses on your engine first and foremost; it can even include an oil change if it is time for one, though that is not always the case. Since your vehicle’s engine is so vital for every other part of your car to function properly, this is one of the most important types of service.
Is It Time for a Tune-Up?
That depends on a number of factors, but there are some simple things to keep in mind to help you remember when it is time for a tune-up. For starters, you should get work done on your vehicle based on the service schedule set by its manufacturer: if it says you are due for new spark plugs, then it is time for a tune-up. You should also watch for warning lights that come on while you drive, particularly a check engine light or an oil indicator. These lights indicate that something is wrong or needs service, which could mean a tune-up. Other common signs include:
- Difficulty starting your vehicle.
- Rough vibrations while idling.
- Poor gas mileage.
- Poor acceleration or weak performance.
- Knocking sounds from your engine.
- Feeling/hearing your engine misfiring.
- Strange sounds/smells coming from your engine.
Noticing many of these signs requires you to be aware of how your vehicle feels and sounds normally, which is why it is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with these things. When you get a new car, take time to drive without music or other distractions so you can listen to your vehicle, hear what it sounds like, and feel how it drives at its best. That way, you can more easily notice these warning signs and indicators that something is wrong.
Why Does My Engine Need Service?
Even the most-well-made machine requires upkeep and service to ensure it runs properly. Engine tune-ups and similar services help your engine run the way it should, which means you get the power and performance from it that you are supposed to. Replacing your engine’s air filter or spark plugs can greatly improve fuel efficiency, which means fewer stops for gas and less money spent at the pump. Proper service also ensures you have a vehicle you can count on, so you do not have to make a silent prayer every time you start the engine; plus, it can help you avoid problems. Keeping your engine in great shape can prevent unexpected breakdowns and catch issues when they are small and easy to fix, rather than letting them turn into something that costs a lot and sees you without your vehicle for a week or two while repairs are done.
Scrubway Wash & Lube Is Here for You
Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and it is one of the biggest reasons so many people choose us and keep coming back. No matter what you or your vehicle needs, you will be greeted by friendly people who are ready to help with everything you require. This might not sound that important, but working with folks who care about you and your vehicle makes a huge difference. Our service experts will treat your car like it was their own, working on it with attention to detail and making sure it is in the best shape possible. That way, you drive off in a car that you know you can count on, and you always know who you can turn to any time you need service and repairs or just have questions.
Let Us Take Great Care of Your Vehicle Today
Whether your service schedule says it is time for new spark plugs, a warning light just came on, or you have started hearing strange sounds from your engine, we can help. We offer much more than just oil changes; our state-of-the-art facilities are fully equipped to help you and your vehicle with everything you need. You deserve to have a car that you know you can count on day after day to get you where you need to go safely. An engine tune-up is a great way to ensure your vehicle will treat you right for many years to come. Call us at Scrubway Wash & Lube or schedule a service appointment here on our website today, and then let us show you how easy proper car care can be.