Tune-Ups

Why get a tune-up?

Reasons for getting a tune-up include:

  • Better gas mileage
  • Smoother running engine
  • More power
  • Longer engine life
  • Trouble-free operation

How often should I get a tune-up?

It all depends on the type and age of your vehicle and the way you drive it. Vehicles that require more tune-ups:

  • Older vehicles
  • Vehicles used for many short trips
  • Vehicles used in climate extremes
  • Vehicles that experience performance problems
  • Manufacturers’ recommended interval

When is a tune-up recommended?

The smartest time to get a tune-up is before you have trouble! Pep Boys recommends a tune-up if your vehicle:

  • Idles or runs rough
  • Is hard to start or restart when hot
  • Has poor acceleration and hesitation
  • Gets poor gas mileage
  • Frequently stalls or hesitates
  • Emits black smoke
  • Rattles when accelerating
  • OE manufacturers’ scheduled interval tune-up/plug replacement

What kinds of tune-ups are available?

Pep Boys offers several grades of tune-ups for your vehicle. We can help you choose which one best suits your needs:

  • Best: Premium Performance Tune-up
  • Better: Platinum Spark Plug maintenance
  • Value: Standard Spark Plug maintenance

Value

Basic Spark Plug Maintenance Tune-Up

Recommended for vehicles that meet or exceed certain manufacturer’s recommended mileage intervals. Includes:

  • Replace spark plugs (standard)
  • Battery and Charging System Analysis
  • Inspect tires and adjust tire pressure
  • Preventive maintenance inspection—underhood

Better

Platinum Spark Plug Maintenance Tune-Up

Recommended for vehicles that meet or exceed certain manufacturer’s recommended mileage intervals and/or experience poor acceleration or poor fuel economy. Includes:

  • Install platinum-tipped spark plugs
  • Battery and Charging System Analysis
  • Retrieve stored computer codes on any applicable computer controlled vehicle and note on work order
  • Set timing and adjust idle speed (if needed and where applicable)
  • Check and top-off underhood fluid levels
  • Inspect tires and adjust tire pressure
  • Preventive maintenance inspection—underhood

Best

Premium “Performance” Tune-Up

Recommended for vehicles that meet or exceed certain manufacturer’s recommended mileage intervals, idle rough or ping, and/or experience poor acceleration or poor fuel economy. Includes:

  • Replace spark plugs—OEM specified spark plugs (platinum or standard spark plugs where specified)
  • Quality air filter
  • Gumout 3 step fuel system cleaning service
  • Battery and Charging System Analysis
  • Retrieve stored computer codes on any applicable computer controlled vehicle and note on work order
  • Set timing and adjust idle speed (if needed and where applicable)
  • Check and top-off underhood fluid levels
  • Inspect tires and adjust tire pressure
  • Preventive maintenance inspection—under hood