A car tune up can keep you off the side of the road.
For car tune up service, appointments or questions call us at 702-364-0566.
SYMPTOMS
There are a number of common clues that tell you it’s time for a car tune up.
- Hard Starting
- Poor Gas Mileage
- Knocking
- Stalling
- Loss of Power
- Dieseling
- Exhaust Odor
- Rough Running
ABOUT
Spark plugs, wires, distributor caps and rotors break down over time due to exposure to moisture, oil, grease, and underhood temperatures that can reach as much as 550 to 700 degrees. Worn spark plugs cause higher voltages, forcing the ignition module and coil to produce higher and higher voltages to overcome the resistance. The higher voltage breaks down the spark plug wires’ insulation, creating an easier path to ground. This causes the ignition module and coil to produce even more voltage, creating even higher current temperatures within them. (Remember that higher resistance correlates to higher current temperatures and that electricity always finds the easiest path to ground.) This higher than normal resistance weakens transistors and electrical insulation within modules, coils, and computers, resulting in intermittent and premature failure.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
Today’s vehicles require a specific approach for each make, model, and condition. Repairing these problems in a generic, one size fits all approach is an exercise in futility. We recommend making an appointment with experienced and fully equipped technicians like Allied Service Center to repair your poor running vehicle.
Some of the things your car may need during a tune up:
- Replacement of the fuel filter.
- Replacement of all spark plugs and wires.
- Replacement of various other ignition components, such as the distributor cap and rotor.
- Adjustment of the distributor cap angle on vehicles without electronic, or ‘distributorless’, secondary ignition usually with the aid of a timing light.
- Inspection of serpentine belts and replacement as needed.
- Replacement of the air filter.
- Replacement of the PCV valve.
- We finish each repair with a system and/or road test of your vehicle.
- At our shop you will receive a detailed and precise report on the condition of your vehicle.
ESTIMATES or QUESTIONS?
Call one of our friendly advisors at 702-364-0566 for an estimate on your specific make and model vehicle. We can answer many common questions by phone. If it’s after hours or you’d rather not call, please use the form on this page. Thank you.
