Performing a tune-up is an essential step to keep your vehicle running right.

Although the steps have changed slightly since new cars came with distributors and carburetors, the at-home tune-up isn't dead. It's just different.

In this video, we'll show you how to do a basic tune-up on your modern daily driver. This means paying attention to wide range of vehicle system—from the ignition systems to the brakes. We’ll start under the hood by inspecting the plugs, coils, and wires and replacing as necessary. Our tune-up also includes a check of all the essential vehicle fluids—oil, brake, and transmission.

You’ll also want to examine your brake and transmission fluid and flush as necessary. Here’s what to look for when inspecting your brake and transmission fluid: [Justin provide info] If a flush is necessary, you may want to do this at home or opt to have a professional shop do the job.

What about your tires?

You should check your tire pressure to ensure it’s within the manufacturer’s recommendations found on the sidewalls. Look over your tires excessive or uneven wear patterns. Wear patterns can tell you a lot about whether your car is misaligned or your tires are over or under-inflated.

Check out the video for our complete tune-up guide!

Tools Featured in this Video:
Spark Plug Socket: https://www.summitracing.com/search/p...
Milwaukee Tool M12 Underhood Light: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mw...
Tire Pressure Gauge: https://www.summitracing.com/search/p...