18471 Repair Ln, Suite B, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Open Mon–Fri from 8:00 AM · Closed weekendsOpen Mon–Fri from 8:00 AM · Closed weekends(714) 962-2400

Huntington Beach, CA

Tune-Up & Engine Performance

"Tune-up" means something different on a modern car than it did decades ago. Today it usually means replacing spark plugs and filters on schedule and checking the systems that affect performance and fuel economy. We base our recommendations on your vehicle's maintenance schedule and its symptoms.

Blue drive-on lift on the polished shop floor with an SUV parked beside it at Jim's Automotive
A drive-on lift in the service area.

Common signs & symptoms

  • Rough idle or stalling
  • Hesitation when accelerating
  • Hard starting
  • Fuel economy has dropped
  • Misfire codes or a check engine light

How we handle it

We look up your manufacturer's schedule, inspect spark plugs, ignition components and filters, check for codes and evaluate how the engine is running. Then we recommend what is due, and only what is due.

Good to know

Many newer cars have long spark plug intervals. If someone recommends plugs at every oil change, ask why.

Related services

Serving drivers in Huntington Beach and nearby Orange County cities.

Have a question about your car?

Call the shop and talk to a real person. We'll tell you honestly what we think, and what it'll take to know for sure.