At Accurate Automotive, we perform tune-ups for your car. This is part of Factory Recommended Services and will extend the lifespan of your car to ensure you keep it for as long as possible before an upgrade is required. While we can handle tune-ups for any car manufacturer, it’s worth noting that we specialize in the following brands:
- BMW Service
- Audi Service
- Volkswagen Service
- Mercedes Benz Service
- Lexus Service
- Acura Service
- Toyota Service
- Honda Service
- Hyundai Service
- Kia Service
- Subaru Service
- Infinity Service
- Ford Service
- Chrysler Service
- Dodge Service
- Nissan Service
- Cadillac Service
- Mazda Service
- Mitsubishi Service
- GM Service (All General Motors Vehicles)
These vehicle makes and all of their models are our specialties for tune-ups. We provide auto diagnostics, access to OEM parts and fluids as well as access to high quality aftermarket parts if desired. Increasing fuel efficiency, power and longevity can be accomplished at Accurate Auto in Thousand Oaks.
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Many of you are probably wondering what vehicle tune-ups are and why you should get them. Essentially, it involves looking at your car and seeing how well each individual component of your engine is performing. This is different from a full car servicing were we’ll look at things like suspension repair, wheel alignments, and tire balancing alongside any engine repairs. In fact, a tune-up is usually part of your overall car servicing, but it can also be conducted on its own whenever you like.
The benefits of tuning your engine are that you can improve fuel economy, increase the engine performance, and generally avoid any damages to the engine itself. We identify the problem areas, give them a fix, and you leave our auto repair shop with an engine that almost feels brand new.
What parts of the engine are commonly looked at during tune-ups?
Our tune-ups include evaluating all parts of your engine. This includes fuel injection, ignition parts, filters, belts & hoses, and all the fluids.
Fuel Injection: Most times vehicles need the fuel injection system cleaned. This task is often required and immediately increases power, fuel efficiency and will promote your engine to run smoother.
Ignition System: During our check of the ignition system we will look at a few key components such as the spark plugs and many other electrical items such as the car battery. We will assess everything here to make certain your ignition system works efficiently, and your car starts correctly. If we find something wrong, then it usually results in various electrical system repairs. There may be issues with certain wires, or a more simple problem like a drained battery. If repairs can’t be made, then we will supply new or used parts to replace the dead ones. This includes replacement batteries and spark plugs to refresh the ignition system.
Filters: There are plenty of different filters in your car that helps prevent your engine from being clogged up by potentially problematic substances. Here, we will check things like the air filters to ensure that no debris is making it into the engine and ruining the way it operates. We will also look at other filters like the oil filters and fuel filters. By assessing your filters, we can help repair or replace damaged items and improve the efficiency of your engine.
Belts & Hoses: Your engine consists of many belts that basically help connect parts of your engine together and ensure that everything is moving correctly. The most crucial belt of all is the timing belt. This needs to be replaced every so often, and a damaged one will ruin the performance of your car. As such, we offer timing belt replacement to make sure this doesn’t happen to you! The hoses in your engine are also essential as they help transfer fluids. If they become cracked or damaged, then it could result in leaks that cause all sorts of problems.
Fluids: Finally, we have the fluids that run inside your engine and serve various purposes. There’s the engine oil that helps make everything run nice and smoothly and prevent components from grinding together and causing physical damages. Then, you have brake fluid, transmission fluid, and your engine coolant as well. We tune your engine to ensure you have all the right fluid levels and can perform oil changes and other fluid replacements for you.
How do you know if you need a tune-up?
Strictly speaking, every car owner should book their vehicle in for servicing every 12 months. This is where we take a detailed look at your car and see if it’s roadworthy or not. A full engine tune-up is part of this service as we look at it and diagnose any problems, then recommend the desired actions.
But, you should also consider tune-ups if you notice the following issues with your car:
- The car keeps stalling: this usually shows there’s a problem with the ignition system, mainly the spark plugs.
- The car doesn’t start up easily: here, you most likely have issues with your car battery or alternator. But, other reasons for poor starting mechanics are faults with the electrical system or even problems with your fuel pump.
- The engine is running rough: if your engine keeps running rough of sputtering and idling, then this is a telltale sign a tune-up is needed to revert it back to proper performance.
- The check engine light is on: this is a pretty easy way to see that your engine has an issue and could do with tuning. We offer a check engine light fix which means we get to the source of the problem to ensure that light turns off.
Have you noticed any of these problems lately? If so, then you’re definitely due an engine tune-up from Accurate Automotive Services in Thousand Oaks!
Why choose Accurate Automotive?
Firstly, we have so much experience in engine tune-ups and general auto repairs. Our mechanics are certified and highly trained in this field, meaning there’s no shortage of knowledge in our auto repair shop! We’ve won numerous awards for our service and carry a very impressive 5-Star score on Yelp, with dozens of positive testimonials.
Our company has access to premium-quality replacement parts that ensure your car can function properly and perform at peak efficiency. If you want to extend the life of your car and avoid costly repairs in the future, then contact us today to book an engine tune-up right now!
