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A mechanic can clean or replace spark plugs during a tune up. Most new cars have platinum spark plugs which don't need to be replaced as often as traditional spark plugs. Mechanics can replace a dirty air filter during a tune up. A tune up includes checking and topping off an vehicle's fluids. A tune up is a relatively simple job that some people prefer to do themselves.
A tune-up is a major service that includes an oil change, replacement of an engine air filter, spark plugs and possibly a few additional items. A tune-up is not a solution for all car problems, but rather a preventative maintenance for your engine. In older cars, a tune-up was needed every 30,000-45,000 miles.Most newer cars can drive without a tune-up much longer. Spark plug. A major tune-up is usually recommended if a car starts running poorly (scroll down for symptoms), or when your spark plugs are due for replacement according to the maintenance schedule.ost newer cars donât have a distributor or ignition wires. Spark plug replacement can cost $120-$260 in a 4-cylinder car and $160-$600 in a V6 or V8-powered vehicle. Fuel filter is another major part of a tune-up, unless you are a lucky owner of a late-model car.