Tune Up a Car

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Your car should receive a tune-up ("major service") every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Here's what you need to do.

1. Replace the fuel filter. If you have a fuel-injection system, regular cleaning isn't necessary.

2. Change the spark plugs. Also examine the spark plug wires and replace as needed.

3 Check the ignition timing and adjust as needed.

4 Check the belts. Replace if worn.

5 Check the fluids under the hood and replenish as necessary. Change the oil and oil filter if it's been 3,000 miles since the last oil change.

6. Replace the air filter, which should be changed between major services - every 15,000 miles.

7 Adjust the clutch, if you have a manual transmission (although some cars now sport self-adjusting clu tches).

8 Service the battery, adding distilled water cleaning terminals and cable ends.

This advises will help you or may save your life.

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