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Engine Tune Up Services
Your car’s engine is made up of hundreds of complex components working together to ensure that your vehicle starts and runs properly. Over time, however, these components can wear out, resulting in a loss of performance and fuel economy. Here you’ll learn what a “tune-up” is, and tips to help you know when it’s time for a tune up. The technicians at GIC Car Clinic are trained to work on today’s high tech engines. We’re here to help maintain your vehicle and extend its life.
What is a Tune Up?
The nature of an engine “tune-up” has changed considerably 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 why we recommend that you follow manufacturers’ recommendations for replacing such key components as fuel filters, PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valves, and spark plugs when they are no longer working at maximum efficiency.
Time for a Tune Up?
It may be time for 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
- your 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
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A GIC Car Clinic tune up includes:
- Tune-up verification
- Replacement of spark plugs
- Analysis of emission levels
- Timing/idle speed adjustment (if adjustable)
- Complete maintenance inspection
We only use high quality tune-up parts and components to provide the best result possible. All parts we install are guaranteed to meet or exceed manufacturer standards. If requested, we will return all of your old parts to you.
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GIC Car Clinic is a full service shop with ASE-certified mechanics providing auto repair services for all makes and models. Contact us in San Jose, California to schedule your vehicle repairs.