Posts Tagged: tune up

What is a tune up?

Essential Maintenance: The Tune Up Explained In the past, before electronic ignition systems, a tune-up included new spark plugs, new ignition contact “points,” a new distributor rotor and cap, and a new condenser. In addition, the ignition timing was adjusted using a timing light. The shop would also clean the carburetor choke and linkage, check the drive belts, check and top off fluids, check/change your air filter, and check your coolant for freeze protection. What is a tune up now? There are no points, condensers, rotors or distributor caps in … Read More