It can be scary when your car starts to act up and the engine misfires, hesitates, stalls or is hard to start. You know it needs to be checked out, but do you know if it really need a complete tune-up or not? Trust the expert technicians in our Service Center to give you an honest answer.
Just like a doctor, a good mechanic should always ask questions before recommending a solution. If they learn about the symptoms your vehicle is exhibiting, they can better diagnose the problem. Many times, the best solution will be significantly less expensive and time-consuming than a full tune-up, helping you save both money and downtime. Here are some situations that our technicians regularly encounter:
- A misfiring engine could be due to worn or fouled spark plugs, which causes them to ignite at the wrong time.
- A clogged or dirty engine air filter can initiate a long, slow, continuous loss of acceleration. Since it’s such a gradual process, you might not even notice the loss of performance.
- When the check engine signal lights up, it’s generally related to a problem with the emissions control system. Still, it could serious affect your fuel economy and engine performance, so it’s recommended that you get your problem looked at as soon as you can.
- Low-quality or contaminated gasoline can create engine deposits that negatively affect performance. Over time, these deposits rob your engine of power, increase emissions and lower your fuel efficiency.
If you have questions about your vehicle’s performance, contact Tyler Ford or schedule your service appointment today.