Mooresville Auto Repair

A tune-up is essentially a maintenance service intended to check and replace engine-related components to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Older model vehicles with mechanical ignitions require a tune-up every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Whereas, modern cars with fuel injection and electronic ignition systems don’t need one until they hit 30,000 miles or more.    Most automakers will have a maintenance schedule that has a recommended interval for tune-ups. However, these warning signs may indicate your car needs a tune-up: Poor Fuel Economy If you’re needing to fill up more frequently, without any changes in your driving habits, then it may mean your car is due for a tune-up. Bring your car to STR Automotive so that our automotive technicians can inspect what is causing the inefficiency. Most of the time, the issue lies under the hood. Engine Stalling Frequent engine stalling is a major side effect of worn or defective spark plugs or worn oil filters ... read more