ByScott Hinderer10/04/2021 12:18pm
A car tune-up is a suite of preventive maintenance services performed on a vehicle to ensure it continues to perform well.
A tune-up typically includes replacing several important wear-and-tear parts, like the air filter, fuel filter, oxygen sensor, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve, and spark plug wires. Spark plugs inspection and cleaning are a must. An oil change and oil filter change, tire rotation, cabin air filter, brake inspection, transmission fluid change, and coolant-system flush may also be on the agenda. Check Kelley Blue Book Maintenance Schedules or your owner’s manual for your manufacturer’s recommended service intervals for all systems.
For Sale Near You
Browse Best Cars
Take the Next Step.
Price cars, trucks and SUVs on KBB.com
- Tags
- Glossary
Read this next
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (11) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (11)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-kia-soul-gt-line-front-left-3qtr.jpg?w=445&h=250&crop=1)
10 Best Lease Deals in June 2024
The flowers bloom, the birds sing, and springtime lease deals pop up everywhere. We have pulled together a list highlighting offers on an array of cars, from sporty sedans to fast and roomy subcompact SUVs. Here is our list of the best lease deals for June 2024.
Frankie Rogers - June 06, 2024
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (12) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (12)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-toyota-dealership.jpg?w=445&h=250&crop=1)
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (13) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (13)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/02-2019-honda-fit-sport-1-e1591197769388.jpg?w=445&h=250&crop=1)
Latest News
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (14) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (14)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/car-mechanic-holding-clipboard.jpg?w=708&h=398&crop=1)
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (15) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (15)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2025-Rivian-R1S-R1T.jpg?w=330&h=185&crop=1)
![What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (16) What Is a Car Tune-Up? - Kelley Blue Book (16)](https://i0.wp.com/www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-kia-soul-gt-line-front-left-3qtr.jpg?w=330&h=185&crop=1)
10 Best Lease Deals in June 2024
The flowers bloom, the birds sing, and springtime lease deals pop up everywhere. We have pulled together a list highlighting offers on an array of cars, from sporty sedans to fast and roomy subcompact SUVs. Here is our list of the best lease deals for June 2024.
Frankie Rogers - June 06, 2024