Is your vehicle's maintenance schedule up-to-date?

Contrary to some beliefs, today’s vehicles still need tune-ups to keep them performing at the most efficient levels. Sophisticated technology has made it seem like vehicles don’t need as many tune-ups and care. The fact is the way technicians have serviced your car has grown along with the development of vehicles. Computerized diagnostics can find underlying problems that need to be fixed to keep your car safe on the road.

The Car Care Council has introduced the 21st Century Tune-Up which is designed to help re-define and educate motorists as to what a tune-up should consist of on today’s modern vehicles. The following systems should be regularly inspected:

• Battery: charging and starting

• Engine mechanics

• Powertrain control (diagnostic checks)

• Fuel

• Ignition

• Emissions

Study the owner’s manual to become thoroughly acquainted with the operation of all systems. Pay special attention to the indicator lights and instruments.