What specific services are performed during a tune-up as opposed to an oil change?

Answer 1

Depends....When they change your oil they change the oil filter as well.

The Tune up can vary depending on what kind of vehicle you have. Most newer vehicles only require a spark plug change and perhaps the air filter.

If you own a older vehicle however...the "Tune Up" may include changing the....

1. Spark Plugs (including gap)
2. Distributor Cap.
3. Rotor.
4. Spark Plug wires.
5. Clean and adjust Carburator and idle.
6. Ignition Timing
7. Air filter
8. And usually check all fluid levels

Answer 2

Tune ups like spark plugs are a thing of the past. Plugs in most cars last 100,000 miles and regular tune ups became unessary you all out there don't like looking at the mechanics butt crack. And fuel injection and electronic controls just about eliminated the need. The check engine light will come on when there is something that is needed to be done to keep the emission controls working. And at 99,000 miles out of warranty that is when you get to look at my rear end. Starving mechanics everywhere wishing for adjustable timing points and good old mixture adjustable carburators and return of tune ups.

Answer 3

Apples and Oranges

An Oils Change is just that with maybe a lube if your lucky they MIGHT ck the air filter and belts but most don't.

A Tune Up involves Plugs and checking the engine, ie timing, cap, wires
Drivable components.

Answer 4

each service place has a different list they do check the service section of your owners manual against you cars mileage that will give you An idea of what needs to be performed
most generally plugs, wires fuel filter, PCV valve

Answer 5

it all depnds really u can have a baisc tune up which is just wires, plugs, air filter. and u can have a full tune ups that includes. wires, plugs, air filter, all fluids flused, fuel fiter, fuel injecters.