what all is included in a tune up?

Answer 1

On older vehicles you got these parts new - spark plugs, points, condenser. Distributor cap & rotor were replaced on a need to basis.
Adjustments on air/ fuel mix, idle & timing. About the only things to change now are the spark plugs. Distributor cap, rotor, & numerous sensors are changed as needed.

Answer 2

That depends on who you ask. Newer cars are run by an electronic computer type module. If you have a mechanic you trust, who has the latest test equipment, his computer will scan your car computer. Codes will come up telling him if there is anything that needs to be changed. Maybe you will be fortunate enough to find a guy that is honest and won't fix what ain't broke. For example, my 1998 Ford Windstar had 40,000 miles on it when it developed a miss. The computer scan said I needed a spark plug wire. That's it. So instead of changing everything, we changed the #4 spark plug wire. My mechanic only does what's necessary. I have changed the plugs only twice. My van now has 260,000 miles on it. It still gets 20 mpg, and doesn't burn oil. I put 500 miles on each week. I change the oil every 3000 miles and I don't do anything else unless the computer says to. I change the trans fluid and filter every 100,000 miles. Most people do a lot more work to their car, and wouldn't agree with what I say, but "the proof is in the pudding." My van has exceeded it's designed service life with very little unnecessary maintenence. Find a good mechanic. That makes all the difference. And stay away from the dealerships. All they care about is making money, not necessarily about what's best for you or your car.

Answer 3

depends on the vehicle you have. or the problem you are having if it is due or someone told you it is, check your vehicles manual and you should have service schedules 60k 90k and so on. usually a good tune up consists of fuel filter plugs wires cap rotor oil change puting it on a diagnosis checker and seeing if the vehicle is running within smog limits. you can have your transmission serviced. it would also be a good time to preform a 90 point inspection basically to check all moving and stationary parts and fluid on the vehicle.

Answer 4

Tuneups involve changing the spark plugs, spark plug cables, fuel filter, air filter, distributor rotor, checking timing and compression, and sometimes an oil change. Generally they run about $150 and should be performed on average every 15K miles.

Answer 5

Generally the spark plugs, fuel filter, and they add a mixture to your fuel tank. Sometimes they will do the "drip" method where they hang a bottle to your hood which is up and connect a hose to the intake and add it that way...