I've read that you should have a tune-up on your car every 100,000 miles, but you might need one before then. How can you tell if it's time for a tune-up?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Some telltale signs that your car needs a tune-up include:
Poor gas mileage
Super rough idling or acceleration
Stalling
Regular difficulty starting the car
Your car is coming across 100,000 miles or 200,000 miles
These symptoms could be the result of something else, but if they’re all happening simultaneously, chances are that your car is in dire need of a tune-up. Unfortunately, this typically isn’t covered by
, so make sure you have a few extra bucks in your emergency fund to pay for repairs.
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