| Tuning enhances the performance of the car. It is | | | | case of old car roughly 1978 model or older, then it |
| regularly needed for a car especially if it is modified | | | | does not have feature of electronic ignition. The |
| one. With proper car maintenance, the tuned up car | | | | points would have to be preferably changed or at |
| will surely give its best performance giving maximum | | | | least they can be adjusted after every six months or |
| efficiency. The main idea behind car tuning is to | | | | so. If they are changed then the ignition timing can |
| improve its handling and performance. | | | | be also checked. |
| If the car is not properly maintained and regularly | | | | Step 5 |
| checked then it cannot be considered a tuned car | | | | The ignition timing has to be checked and adjusted if |
| even if had undergone tuning before. A car can get | | | | needed. It is rare for a car that has an electronic |
| permanently damaged if it is not given proper | | | | ignition like post 1980 models and some cars don't |
| attention and fixed right away. A tuned car will need | | | | have this at all. |
| much more attention as compared to a regular car. | | | | Step 6 |
| Tuning ensures that the car is at its best all the time | | | | The valves have to be adjusted as needed. It is not |
| consequently prolonging its life length. | | | | required in case the car has hydraulic valves. It must |
| It is recommended to tune-up a car after every two | | | | be made sure that the valve-cover gasket is also |
| years or after 30,000 miles. During the tune-up, the | | | | replaced as well, especially if oil is seen on top of the |
| car will get some new parts that will be helpful in | | | | engine. |
| keeping it out of the shop for a time. Following is | | | | Step 7 |
| needed to be done for tuning the car. | | | | The fan belt also has to be checked. They would |
| Step 1 | | | | have to be replaced if they are worn out. |
| The fuel filter has to be replaced. If there is a | | | | Step 8 |
| fuel-injection system then its not necessary to do | | | | The fluids under the hood have to be checked and |
| regular cleaning the injectors are blocked. | | | | they must be refilled as necessary. The engine oil and |
| Step 2 | | | | oil filter would have to be changed if the car has |
| The spark plugs have to be changed. If they are | | | | crossed over 3,000 miles since the last oil change. |
| platinum made then the car can run for 30,000 more | | | | Step 9 |
| miles. The wires of the spark plug also have to be | | | | The air filter has to be replaced; it should be changed |
| examined and can be replaced if required. A new set | | | | between major car services or after every 15,000 |
| consisting of high-quality wires is worth the cost. | | | | miles also. |
| They can be permanently attached to the distributor | | | | Step 10 |
| cap so it will also have to be changed. | | | | The clutch has to be adjusted if there is a manual |
| Step 3 | | | | transmission. Even though some cars are now |
| The rotor and distributor cap also has to be replaced. | | | | sporting self-adjusting clutches. |
| They can be only changed if they are present in the | | | | Step 11 |
| car because some new models with distributor less | | | | The battery has to be serviced; distilled water can |
| ignition don't have it. | | | | also be added if required. The cable ends and |
| Step 4 | | | | terminals are also needed to be cleaned. |
| The condenser and points have to be changed. In | | | | |