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Engine Performance and Tune Up

At Ervine’s we approach engine running problems differently than many other garages.  We want to repair the complaint, not perform what used to be called a "tune-up”.  This procedure is outdated and doesn’t really apply to any automobile on the road today.   In almost all cases simply replacing spark plugs and filters will NOT repair a serious running complaint.  Today’s vehicles utilize complex fuel and ignition systems that can adapt themselves to worn out plugs and plugged filters without the driver usually knowing. It is not good for your vehicle to be driven in this condition hence the above mentioned replacing of some items on your car are very important to maintain proper performance, fuel economy and reliability.  Replacement intervals can be found in your owner’s manual and we call also access that information for you through ALLDATA. When routine maintenance is neglected, many very expensive parts, like fuel pumps, power steering pumps, transmissions and catalytic converters will fail prematurely.  For example, over 90% of the fuel pump failures we see are caused by clogged fuel filters.  The average cost of replacing a fuel filter is approximately $50; the average cost to replace a fuel pump is around $600. PROPER MAINTENANCE IS ALWAYS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN REPAIRING NEGLECT!  If your vehicle has a “check engine or service engine soon” light on, precise test equipment must be used to properly diagnose and repair the complaint.  At Ervine’s, we continually purchase and update the latest diagnostic equipment to insure that quick accurate diagnosis and repair can be made.  For a compressive list of our equipment and their capabilities click here .