An engine tune up is part of every vehicle’s general preventive maintenance routines. This is the servicing of the engine according to the specific recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer. Details on the tune up procedures and their required frequency are all contained in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The engine tune up covers inspection of emission controls; inspection of the ignition system; replacement of the rotor button, distributor cap and contact breaker if necessary; adjustments in the valve, air-fuel mixture and carburetor idle speed; re-fastening of cylinder head bolts; and replacement of spark plugs and filters if necessary. Engine tune ups do not have to be done very often. In fact, the newer vehicle models require this to be done only once in ten years.
Engine tune ups will maintain engine integrity but your vehicle’s engine could still break down despite this. When that occurs, the vehicle owner will have to choose either engine repair or engine replacement. If your choice is to go for engine replacement, you still have another decision to make. You will be asked if you want a brand new engine, a used engine or a remanufactured engine.
If you ask automotive mechanics in Tampa, they believe that only vehicles younger than ten years and with a market value of over $2,000.00 are worthy of the cost of engine repair. Vehicles older than that will no longer gain additional resale value from any engine repair.