HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME FOR A TUNE-UP IN SPRINGDALE, AR?

At Crain Buick GMC of Springdale, we understand that a car is a big investment, and we'd like to help you protect that investment. That's why we recommend regular service to keep your car running great and help it last a good, long time.

Check your owner's manual for Buick, GMC's recommended maintenance schedule. Commonly, you'll want to have your car in for a check-up every two years or 30,000 miles.

However, if you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to bring your car in sooner to have us identify and fix the problem.

• My car has trouble starting.
• It periodically stalls for no apparent reason.
• It runs rough.
• It sounds funny (or different) when I'm idling at a red light.
• I've noticed that my gas mileage has gone down.
• My check-engine light just came on.

You know you can trust our Buick, GMC experts in northwest Arkansas to diagnose and fix your car problems quickly and efficiently.

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WHAT GOES INTO A CAR TUNE-UP?

Whether we do a general tune-up or take care of your scheduled 30, 60, or 90,000 mile maintenance, we'll do an overall inspection of every system in your car.

Here are some of the common things we do when we tune up a car:

• We'll change your oil and oil filter.
• We'll check other fluids (radiator fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid) and top off or replace, as needed.
• We'll check and adjust your belt pressure (alternator, power steering, cooling fan, air conditioning, and more).
• We'll check your spark plugs and make sure they're working right.
• We'll check your fuel pump and filter, and replace your air filter.
• We'll inspect your fuel injectors, ignition and emissions systems to make sure everything's working well and you're getting the most out of your car.
• We'll check your hoses and gaskets to look for wear, cracks or leaks.
• We'll check your timing belt for signs of wear (this can be one of the most expensive repairs if it breaks while you're driving).

If we find anything wrong, we'll contact you with the estimated cost and get your approval before starting any repairs. Remember, though: money well-spent now will save you money in the long run.

HOW MUCH DOES A TUNE-UP COST?

It's hard to say how much car maintenance will cost before evaluating each individual vehicle.

The more important point is that regular maintenance can spare you inconvenient—and more costly—repairs later. Don't break down on the highway. Take care of your car maintenance before you have car problems.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a time for us to take a look at your car and recommend routine maintenance that will save you money in the long run, just call us at 479-368-0339. We want to protect your investment as much as you do.

Sources: searsauto.com/auto-services/car-tune-up, cars.com/articles/2013/05/whats-included-in-a-tune-up, firestonecompleteautocare.com/maintain/tune-up