Tuneups can increase mileage and extend your vehicle's life

Your automobile is a complex piece of machinery with many inter-related parts that should be maintained to ensure they operate properly.

The professionals at Lehigh Tire will inspect your vehicle and check its maintenance records to recommend the appropriate tuneup work needed.

This may include replacing the air filter, spark plugs or faulty sensors.

Besides extending the life of your vehicle, tuneups can also save you money every time you drive.

Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done.

Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.

You can also enjoy better performance from a tuneup! A new study shows that replacing a clogged air filter on cars with fuel-injected, computer-controlled gasoline engines can improve acceleration time by around 6 to 11 percent. This kind of engine is prevalent on most gasoline cars manufactured from the early 1980s onward.

Tests suggest that replacing a clogged air filter on an older car with a carbureted engine may improve fuel economy 2 to 6 percent under normal replacement conditions or up to 14 percent if the filter is so clogged that it significantly affects drivability.

(Source: fueleconomy.gov)