What do car repair shops consider a tune-up?

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Anyone seen this Ford problem? I have. $4000 to repair mine?

Also called a "major service" and done every 2 years or 30.000 miles. This should be a time when everything is at least looked at. Belts for wear, hoses checked.

How to start a car thats been stored for 6 years?


http://www.ehow.com/how_1874_tune-car.ht... gives a pretty good account of what needs to be done.

I have a ford taurus that needs help?

new spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, pcv valve, and somtimes o2 sensor

Does head gasket repair fluid really work?

really they usually only change your filters,spark plugs and if needed, your spark plug wires. Everything else is auto adjust or will only be replaced if needed..

Repair needed and rough cost - Vauxhall Corsa leaking water near radiator?

Probly just plugs wires and filters

What does a SOHC and DOHC do?

Just what kev said along with a distributor cap and rotor

How much is the general cost to change the transmission fluid?

It varies from shop to shop so ask first before they do any work.
I would recommend bringing a guy friend who knows cars and have him drop it off and pick it up with you also.
Have them point out the work to you both.
A reputable shop is worth paying slightly more for. Repair shops do take advantage of ladies.

96 GMC 1500 4X4 Pickup...?

What kind of car? Does it have a cap rotor and wires, or just plugs, and an air filter.

Which brake shoe on rear shoes is the primary shoe front or rear?


When a customer brings a car in to my shop and asks for a tune up, I ask "What do you consider a tune up?" and "What is the reason you are asking for a tune up?"

What is the difference between w5-30 oil and w10-30 oil? And can they be mixed?


The reason I ask this is: If they are having a problem with the way the car runs, or if they asked because the check engine lamp is on, 90% of the time it isn't because they need a tune up.

I lost the key to my Yamaha raptor 660 cant afford a new ignition can u tell me how to hot wire it for now?


If they want scheduled maintenance, I ask to see their owners manual, the schedule is printed in there.

My 2001 Intrigue has a bad smell (like something burning) after I've had it running a few minutes...?


What do you consider a tune up? Keep in mind nothing is adjustable anymore, and ignition systems have no moving parts.

Need help with my 1973 Winnebago!?

New spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor.

Brake fluid isnt going to my back brakes,why?

Read Frankies answer. Ask questions. Ask people you know where they take their car.

Little droplets of oil are spitting through my exhaust pipe; what could this signify?

stuff like plugs,plug wires,distributer cap and rotor,clean the throttle body,check the air filter and gas filter,sometimes oil change,but you better watch some of them,they like to rip people off,especially women.
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