Engine Tuning & Repair

When Should You Schedule an Engine Tune-Up?

Are you not sure when you need a tune-up? Your vehicle gives multiple warning signs that could mean nothing if you don’t know what they’re trying to say!

Rough Idling: Does your motor feel like it just ran a marathon when it’s idle? Is it vibrating with strange sounds and movements? Then it’s time to schedule maintenance with our team before it turns into engine repair!

Check Engine Light: It’s a driver’s worst nightmare when they see this light, but your car tells you it’s time for a tune-up.

Misfiring Engine: Your vehicle shouldn’t shake or jerk when you press on your accelerator, but if it does, you may have failing spark plugs.

Hard Starts: If your car struggles to start when you insert your key into the ignition, you may have bad spark plugs or a battery that needs to be replaced.

Decreased Fuel Efficiency: If you need to keep filling up your car and notice it using more fuel, it’s time for a tune-up!

Sluggish Acceleration: Is your car having trouble getting up to speed on the highway? It could mean your ignition or fuel filter is clogged.

How Often Should You Tune Up Your Motor?

It depends on how often you use your car. Do you frequently travel on the highway or in the city for work or other reasons? Or are you a driver who only goes out occasionally when you need to?

Most vehicles benefit from an engine tune-up every 10,000 to 12,000 miles, depending on your driving habits.

What’s Included in an Engine Tune-Up?

When it’s time to have our team inspect your car’s motor, whether for a routine check, to address strange noises, or to notice your engine feels different, the certified staff at Speck Chevrolet of Prosser can get your vehicle running smoothly!

Filter Check & Replacement: We can inspect everything from the oil to the cabin to the fuel! We’ll check your filters and their efficiency and replace them if needed.

Fluid Level & Quality Check: We’ll inspect the quality and levels of your oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and more, and replace them if they’re low.

Battery Check: No one wants a dead battery in their car, so we’ll check the charge, inspect for damage and corrosion, and provide a replacement if needed.

Spark Plug Replacement: With worn-out spark plugs, you suffer from poor fuel economy, misfires, and more. Our team can replace dirty or damaged spark plugs, so your engine runs smoothly again!

Belts, Hoses, and Caps, Oh My!: Cracks, frays, and leaks can lead to serious engine repair, and with loose caps, fluid can spill everywhere! Please schedule an appointment and let our team inspect or replace belts, hoses, and more!

Does an Engine Tune-Up Take Long?

Whether you’re getting a new battery, spark plugs, or a combination of other services, it depends on what you get done and how much you want the technicians to do.

Engine tune-ups typically take two to four hours on average, as staff must diagnose the issue and apply the fix carefully.

Keep Your Engine Running Strong!

When you schedule an engine tune-up, you can prolong its life with routine checks and replacements, including those for fluids, spark plugs, filters, and other essential components. Regular service with the certified team at Speck Chevrolet of Prosser can get your car running smoothly again!

Do you need engine repair? Visit Speck Chevrolet of Prosser in Prosser, WA!