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Annual "tune-ups" are not really applicable to modern vehicles. Instead, what is typically of importance is following the vehicle manufacturer's "maintenance schedule". The required maintenance at this time for your car will depend on the vehicle history. In particular, if...

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Your engine has 6 spark plugs. If you are having problems with the traction lock then have the system scanned to see if there is codes stored.

Hi there. If your vehicle tends to stall out when all of the vacuum lines are hooked up, then there is an issue either with the air coming into the engine or the combustion is not good enough to keep...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of an 80,000 mile service.

The basic tune up will include replacing spark plugs, fuel filter and pcv valve. Then checking the air filter and replace if needed. You may want to also check coolant for need of replacement. The spark plug wires should be...

Hello - if your engine has not had a tune-up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-an-engine-inspection-entail) in the last 2 years, it's certainly a good idea, especially going into winter. Ditto with an oil change and coolant flush. If there are any other indicators (leaks,...

There is nothing in a basic tune up that would require loosening or touching the motor mounts. If the motor mounts are in fact loose, they could potentially cause damage to the axles if the motor were to shift enough...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, I will need a bit more information before confirming if the issue lies in your timing chain or not. Your car can certainly run and start with a timing issue, however it is not...

Hello. It's quite possible that there is no one at fault here. It may just be unfortunate timing. I'm assuming that you have had the codes read (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) and that is why you have decided you need to replace the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Unfortunately your situation is going to require a second mechanic to inspect the vehicle. The biggest issue concerns the "tune up", as we do not know exactly what they did during that process. Tune...

Hello. Try not to get don't get sticker shocked by this but a 150000 mile service will include almost every maintenance service recommendation on the vehicle to be looked at or replaced. However not every vehicle that reaches 150000 miles...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost to perform a tune - up on a 2006 BMW 330i.

There is no scheduled listing for a tune up. The replacement of ignition components are on a time or mileage schedule. With the traditional tune up includes replacing spark plugs only and then cleaning throttle body. After that then inspecting...

Sent to CS for billing question on how much it would cost for a tune up for the BMW to pass emissions test. A tune up comes with cleaning out the fuel system and performing a fuel injection flush, replacing...

If you were working around the distributor and loosened and re-tightened it you might have set the timing wrong. Specifically, delayed or retarded timing causes backfiring as the spark occurs too late and so part of the air fuel charge...

Hey there. The first thing I would check would be the fuel pressure. But there are several possible causes for this condition. There could be a vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), the engine may need a tune up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tune-up), or any number...

It may be time for a tune-up and cleaning of the induction system. Carbon build up around the throttle plate or worn spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) may cause the engine to run a little rough, especially on a cold start. Consider...