MENU MY STORE ENGINE TUNE-UP A streamlined tune-up for today’s vehicles. A traditional tune-up for yesterday’s vehicles. REQUEST APPOINTMENT What does a tune up consist of? The tasks involved in a tune-up depend on the age of the vehicle. A traditional tune-up consists of several time-consuming inspections and mechanical adjustments to engine parts such as the carburetor. This style of tune-up applies to vehicles made decades ago. Today, most engine parts are controlled and monitored electronically, leaving little to manually adjust besides the spark plugs. And as technology has evolved, so has the meaning of “tune-up.” At Midas, a typical tune-up on a more modern vehicle includes the following inspections and services: Install new spark plugs Check filters & fluids Check timing chain (newer vehicles) or timing belt (older vintage) Check battery Midas Touch Courtesy Check1 And what if your vehicle is more vintage? We’re just as happy to tune up your carburetor, ignition points, distributor (and cap, rotor, and spark plug wires), timing belt, and fuel filter. How often should I get a tune up? How often to get an engine tune-up depends on your vehicle and driving conditions -- older vehicles are often tuned up every 10,000-12,000 miles or every 2 years. Modern vehicles with electronic engines and fuel injection have a wide variety of tune-up intervals, some as high as 100,000 miles. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn the tune-up schedule for your make and model. How long does a tune up take? Depending on your vehicle, a tune-up should take about two to four hours. Tuning up a modern, computerized vehicle would fall on the faster end of that range. Tuning up an older vehicle (with many mechanical parts to adjust) would take more time. What are the signs my car needs a tune up? Unusual noises and smells, exhaust smoke, warning lights, starting problems, reduced mileage and acceleration are all signs that your vehicle needs a tune up. Is a tune up necessary? Traditional tune-ups are an important part of preventive maintenance on older vehicles -- their mechanical engine parts must be manually adjusted from time to time. Modern vehicles with computer-controlled engines do not need this kind of tune-up -- but they do need every service that’s now commonly included with spark plug service in modern tune-up packages. Depending on your location, these services may include oil changes, tire service, battery service, timing chain service, and fluid and filter service. A tune-up package can be a convenient way to follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. REQUEST APPOINTMENT Midas Touch Courtesy Check includes visual checks of brakes, battery, air filter, fluids, belts, and hoses. ↩ GREAT SAVINGS VIEW MIDAS COUPONS FOR THIS STORE GET COUPONS & OFFERS Learn More Check Engine Light Engine Repair My Store MONCTON, NB 960 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1C 2S2 Change Store Phone 506-802-7901 Request Appointment Store Hours Closed • Opens 8 AM + AUTO SERVICES Brakes & Brake Repair Brake Fluid Brake Rotor Replacement Brake Inspection ABS Brakes Soft & Spongy Brakes Oil Change Synthetic Oil Change High Mileage Oil Change Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil Oil Leak New Tires & Tire Services All-Terrain Tires Snow Tires Flat Tire Repair Tire Rotation Tire Pressure Check Wheel Alignment Tire Balancing TPMS Service Search Tires by Make and Model Mufflers & Exhaust Dual Exhaust Exhaust Leak Engine Repair Check Engine Light Engine Tune Up Belts & Hoses Serpentine Belt Replacement Timing Belt Replacement Lights, Wipers & Accessories Headlight Replacement Windshield Wiper Replacement Steering & Suspension AC & Heating Repair Car A/C Repair Car A/C Recharge Car Heating Service & Repair Car Battery Replacement Alternators & Starters Radiator & Engine Cooling Radiator Flush Radiator Leak Transmission Flush Fleet Services MY STORE ABOUT MIDAS ©2021 Midas International, LLC Terms & Conditions of Use | Accessibility | Sitemap Privacy Policy | Transparency in Supply Chains Act DO NOT SELL MY INFO Feedback This site uses cookies and other technologies to review usage and analyze traffic, personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and operate and improve our sites. By clicking “Accept” or the “X”, you consent to the use of these technologies as further described and explained in our Privacy Policy. You can manage your preferences by clicking Cookie Settings. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies