WHAT IS A TUNE UP?
The nature of an engine has Tune Up over the years, but the basics of how a gasoline engine works has not. Clean gas and air needs to be driven to the vehicle’s cylinders, where combustion initiated by a spark plug creates the power necessary to move a heavy vehicle. Clogged fuel injectors, dirty air and fuel filters, and corroded spark plugs can all decrease engine performance and contribute to decreased gas mileage and performance.
That’s why we examine your vehicle’s air filter when you stop in — and also why we recommend that you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for replacing such key components as fuel filters, PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valves and spark plugs when they no longer work at maximum efficiency.
IS IT TIME FOR A TUNE UP?
Your vehicle may need a tune–up if you notice one (or more) of the conditions below when starting or driving your vehicle:
- A decrease in gas mileage
- A noticeable loss in power
- Engine running rough or stalling when at a stop
- Engine knocking when accelerating or running–on after the ignition is turned off
- Your “Check Engine” or “Service Engine” light remaining on after initial start–up
ENGINE TUNE UP SERVICES
The engine services at Midwest Auto Care can help you get the best performance from your engine. What does a tune up consist of? It can vary from shop to shop, but at Midwest Auto Care we offer three types of tune-ups.
Standard Engine Tune Up
- Visual inspection of engine components
- Install new spark plugs
- Set timing and idle (if applicable)
Plus Engine Tune Up
- Visual inspection of engine components
- Install new spark plugs
- Set timing and idle (if applicable)
- Filter package (includes air filter and fuel filter)
Premium Engine Tune-Up
- Visual inspection of engine components
- Install new spark plugs
- Set timing and idle (if applicable)
- Filter package (includes air filter and fuel filter)
- Fuel system cleaning
MORE ENGINE SERVICES
If your vehicle’s engine needs more than a tune–up, Midwest Auto Care has you covered. Once our perform an inspection, they may recommend additional engine services to keep your engine running right.
We repair or replace key parts including:
- Diagnostics
- Fuel Pump
- Crankcase Vent Filters
- Vapor Canister Filters
- PCV Valves
- Ignition Wires
- Ignition Module
- Emissions
- Engine Sensors (including Oxygen Sensor)
- Coil Packs
- Distributor Cap & Rotor
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
A standard tune–up or spark plug replacement done at the suggested maintenance interval will make your engine easier to start, improve fuel economy, lower emissions and restore lost power.
Another (often overlooked) service designed to help your vehicle’s engine run properly is cleaning the fuel injectors and fuel intake system. When dirt and deposits collect on fuel injectors, the amount of fuel delivered to the engine is restricted, leading to deterioration in performance and responsiveness. At Midwest Auto Care, our highly trained technicians can perform a Fuel System Cleaning that will remove these deposits and help your vehicle maximize its performance and gas mileage capabilities.
Regular maintenance of your vehicle’s fuel ignition system is the key to reliability, fuel efficiency and effective engine performance. From fixing a fuel system problem when it occurs to helping you prevent one from happening in the future, the team at Midwest Auto Care is here to keep your engine tuned–up and ready to go.
Areas Serviced
- Hobart
- Portage
- Merrillville
- Valparaiso
- Miller
- Gary
- Lake Station
