A tune up is one of the most essential types of service you need to do on your Pontiac cars around Springfield. A tune up is done in order to prevent damage to the engine of the car, as well as to other parts of the car that can wear out in time.

You should have a tune up around once every year. More frequent tune ups generally aren’t necessary, although some people suggest that 6 months is about right for a tune up. If you put a very high number of miles on your vehicle, 6 months may not be a bad idea.

There are a number of things that your mechanic will do during a tune up. Your air filter and fuel filter will be replaced. Your spark plugs and, often, your spark plug wires, will be changed. Valves will be replaced if necessary. All of your fluids will be checked, and so will the battery. If you have fuel injection, your throttle plate will be cleaned and your mixture of air and fuel will be adjusted.

Getting a tune up not only helps prevent problems with your car by replacing and servicing parts before they go bad, it also helps identify and prevent problems that are about to occur.