Tune into This Message.

Are you driving an older vehicle around the Raleigh area?  Well, most older vehicles with non-electronic ignitions should be tuned every 12,000 miles or so, or perhaps annually…whichever comes first.  That is recommend as a good rule of thumb.  Newer cars may go up to 100,000 miles between tune-ups.

For example, if a dirty air filter is not replaced, the engine may receive less air than it needs to run properly.  The tune-up should also include cleaning or replacing the spark plugs and, on older vehicles, the distributor cap and rotor.  Tune-ups may also include replacement of the fuel filter, oxygen sensor, PCV valve, and spark plug wires.

Tune-ups are exactly what you think they are…ways to keep your car on the road longer and running at peak efficiency.  One of the best places to get that tune-up is Jim’s Auto Service.  All you need to do is take your older model vehicle into the shop located at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh or call for an appointment at (919) 824-4566.

The 30, 60, 90 Rule.

In car maintenance this can be critical.  No matter what type of vehicle you happen to drive, the manufacturer has prescribed a regular maintenance schedule to keep your car or truck running at its best.  This is often known as 30, 60, and 90 thousand mile maintenance…or perhaps you have referred to it as “regularly scheduled maintenance.”

Why you should adhere to the schedule –

1.  Your vehicle’s warranty may very well depend on it.

2.  Small problems may not become big ones.

3.  It should prolong the life of your vehicle.

4.  It maintains and enhances your car’s value.

Routine maintenance is anything but routine at Jim’s Auto Service.  They specialize in it!  By routinely maintaining your car, Jim and his staff are confident you will think of them if major, emergency repairs are ever needed.  Trust Jim’s Auto Service for ALL your vehicle repair needs in the Raleigh area.  They are located at 3711 Tarheel Drive.  Call (919) 824-4566.