Most older vehicles with non-electronic ignitions should be tuned every 10,000 to 12,000 miles or every year, whichever comes first. Newer cars with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems are scheduled to go from 25,000 miles to as many as 100,000 miles without needing a major tune-up.

What are the signs that your car needs a tune up?

• 1 Decreased Fuel Mileage. …
• Weird or New Noises. …
• Diminished Braking Capacity. …
• Ignoring Warning Lights. …
• Engine Refusing To Start.

What happens if you dont get tune up?

What happens if I don’t get a tune-up? If you don’t take your car in for a tune-up at your manufacturer’s recommended intervals, it could put unnecessary stress on components of your ignition system or even damage your catalytic converter. It could also cause you to experience longer, harder starts.