A regular tune-up is a great idea for maintaining your car, truck or SUV. And who wouldn’t you like their vehicle to last a little longer? Do you want better fuel mileage? Then you are at the right place. Bockman’s A.S.E. certified technicians will help to keep your vehicle on the road.

Why are tune-ups important?

While it seems obvious, tune-ups are super critical for maintaining your vehicle. You should always check your owner’s manual for recommended tune-up and other maintenance suggestions and guidance. Some benefits of a regular tune-up include:

• It can extend the life of your vehicle.
• Helps with your fuel economy.
• Reduce the cost of vehicle repairs.
• Improve engine performance.
• May help prevent break downs on the road.

A tune up is as important as an oil change. Regular oil changes and tune ups will make a difference the life of your car.

What do we do in vehicle tune-up?

While it may vary a bit from vehicle to vehicle and depending on the age of your car, truck or SUV, generally, we perform most of all of the following maintenance items:

• Replacing fuel filters. 
• Replacing air filters.
• Inspecting or replacing PCV valve.
• Fuel induction service.
• Replacing oxygen sensor.
• Inspecting distributor cap.
• Replacing spark plugs.
• Replacing spark plug wires.

Signs that a tune-up may be overdue

A dirty fuel filter and a dirty air filter will, most likely, reduce your fuel economy about 20%. Maintaining tune-ups and using quality fuel are great ways to increase your fuel mileage.

Is your car stalling? When you hit your gas pedal, your car may run rough. Why is it hard to get your car started? While these are probably symptoms of a needed tune-up, there could be other issues.

New vehicles today can drive anywhere from 25,000 to 100,000 miles before needing a tune up. So it’s always wise to check your manufacturer’s manual for suggested tune-up maintenance.

As with any car maintenance frequency, it will probably depend greatly on how you drive your vehicle. Driving your vehicle in a safe manner and keeping it maintained with tune ups, oil changes, tire rotations and other regular maintenance items will most definitely help your vehicle stay safe and last longer.