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When automobiles became mainstream across the country, auto repair shops emerged with them. As vehicles evolved to incorporate the latest technology, service centers  hired mechanics and technicians with the skills to repair and maintain them. As you might imagine, some automotive services became obsolete (or had their recommended maintenance intervals changed). Motor oil is a good example. At one time, your motor oil might last 2,000 miles. In time, that became 3,000 miles. Today, depending on what type of oil you use and how frequently you drive, you might not need an oil change for thousands of miles. Another change was the amount of electric and electronic work involved with a vehicle. Today, many manufacturers incorporate smart screens and GPS features into their vehicles. As a result, there are auto repair shops that offer electrical and electronic repair services.

Another service that saw change over time? You guessed it: the engine tune-up.

There was a time before vehicles had electronic ignition systems, emissions controls, and fuel injection. Back then, a tune up involved more hands-on work. The technician had a greater influence over the engine's performance and its timing.

Today, tune ups are less hands-on because modern vehicles have computers that monitor their performance. Although the modern engine tune-up isn't as involved as the engine tune-up of yesteryear, it's still an important service. It's a form of engine maintenance and a way for drivers to ensure their engine is running efficiently. The exact process may differ between shops, but it generally involves replacing overly worn or bad spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor caps, and filters (fuel, air, oil).

Check your owner's manual for recommended engine maintenance intervals or give Oceanside Tire and Service Center Tire Pros a call if you notice your engine's performance slipping. Our service technicians will inspect your engine's parts and ensure everything looks good. We also have the ability to repair and replace engines. We're always learning and evolving alongside our industry to offer you the best in automotive workmanship.

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