Information about engine tune up
Engine tune up is necessary for maintenance and optimization of output. The life and performance of the vehicle primarily depends on the condition of the engine and most manufacturers provide the schedules and specifications for engine tune up. These types of scheduled checkups are a part of maintenance method called preventive maintenance. Most of the engine tune ups are done according to the specifications of the manufacturer and are seldom changed. Modern day vehicles do not need as many tune-ups as old vehicles and even these are far spaced and non intrusive on the service budgets o the owners. A typical engine tune up will require: cylinder pressure check and opening and refastening o the cylinder bolts; customary ignition system checks; adjustment of air fuel balance; adjustment of idling speed; filter checks; spark plug check and emission checks. There might not be anything wrong with any of the above mentioned components but the engine tune up still needs to be done as a part of the overall maintenance. A regular tune up is not inexpensive but not too expensive either. People who have service contracts on their vehicles can get the engine tune up requirements done at a low cost, as long as there is no need for replacement of parts.
How to check the fluids on your car engine
Checking the car engine fluids is the most important routine check for your car engine, and the first step of proper engine tune up. Here is a great article from WikiHow that will guide you how to check your engine fluids step by step
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
As gas prices continue to climb, increasing the fuel mileage is the best way to protect your pocket book. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car’s efficiency in using it.
Steps
- Plan your trips. Keep lists of needs that will require a trip and try to accomplish multiple objectives with each. This will not increase your fuel mileage (the number of miles your car moves for each gallon of gas), but it will help you drive less (which, in turn, means you use less gas).
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The autocar handbook
Well that’s a real piece of History! Check out this old book, from 1910, which is called “the autocar handbook- a guide to motor car”. It’s more than 200 pages, but it’s really fascinating. Check it out-
The Autocar Handbook, A Guide to the Motor Car 1910
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How to increase the fuel millage of your car
One of the main reasons for keeping engine tune up schedule is to lower your fuel costs and make your cars fuel consumption remain as low as you can. Here are some other useful tips about how you can increase the fuel millage even more-
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
As gas prices continue to climb, increasing the fuel mileage is the best way to protect your pocket book. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car’s efficiency in using it.
Steps
- Plan your trips. Keep lists of needs that will require a trip and try to accomplish multiple objectives with each. This will not increase your fuel mileage (the number of miles your car moves for each gallon of gas), but it will help you drive less (which, in turn, means you use less gas).
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