Cars And Parts: How to Get Free Car Tuneup Parts at 23,000 Miles From Uncle Sam



Ignition System



In this article, “How to get free car tuneup parts at 23,000 miles from Uncle Sam” I will tell you from over 25 years working as a ASE certified auto repair technician how important this information will be to you. When you are dealing with cars and parts we all know how much the auto repair guys love to make a quick buck selling their tuneup related services. What I mean by tuneup related services are the extra items they will tell you that you need done before you break down on that lonely stretch of highways out there. (I love all the scare tactics they use.) When you go in for your first tuneup before 24,000 miles these are the items below that are a big hit with auto repair shops selling and pushing tuneup related services:



Cars and Parts

Spark Plug Wires- Parts and Labor

Ignition Coil or Coil Packs- Parts and Labor

Fuel Injection Services- Parts and Labor

Oxygen Sensors and Catalytic Converters

Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Parts
Evaporation Emission Control PartsPCV Valve
Fuel Injection System Parts

Early Fuel Evaporation System Parts

Fuel Metering System Parts
Air Induction System Parts

What you should know when it comes to cars and parts is all of these control systems parts and labor are under Uncle Sam’s Federal Emission Warranty coverage. If your car or truck has not yet hit the 24,000k in mileage or two years which ever comes first mark you are covered. This is how to get free car or truck tuneup parts at 23,000 miles or 2 years from our Uncle Sam. So basically if your new car or truck is missing, cutting out under acceleration, smoking from the tail pipe, or you failed an emissions test you are entitled to free car tuneup parts.

The reason why I wrote this, How To” article is because some auto repair shops will tell you that these parts are needed in order for your car or truck to run right. In my last article, “Exhaust News Catalytic Converters Covered…”, I mentioned that your power control module and your catalytic converter are covered for an additional 8years/80,000 miles from Uncle Sam also. The whole reason why Uncle Sam is footing the bill is because the EPA wants and to maintain cleaner air. A bad running car for what ever the reason is for running that way has to be fixed and for free of charge.

So in summary, if you are getting your first tune up before the warranty expires around 2 years or 23,999 miles or if your car is acting like it needs a tuneup get your car in right away for your free car tuneup parts from Uncle Sam. Don’t pay the auto repair shop guys! Take their check list of the car parts you need to your local new car dealership and let them put a claim in for you. This information can be found at the, Environmental Protection Agencies website here.

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Article by The Autodude

Spring Maintenance Inspection under the Hood of Car or Truck

Springtime is here again and its time for that maintenance inspection under the hood of your car or truck to be performed. A car engine is something anyone can do a quick inspection to see what the winter months have created for him or her to fix now that it is spring. If you are not too familiar with what to look for then that is why I am here to help you. I have over 25 years experience as an ASE certified automotive technician and I enjoy helping people with their cars or trucks. Here are a few of the major maintenance items to check under the hood of your car or truck.

Four Key Inspection Items Under The Hood:


1. Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses: Inspect the 2 hoses for any bulging, leaking of antifreeze, loose hose clamps, or any irregular wear from rubbing against something.

2. Serpentine Belt or V-Belts: Inspect your belts for excessive cracking or looseness. With the car engine off reach down and check the tension of these automotive belts. They should be very snug and tight with not much side-to-side motion.

3. Check all Fluid Levels: Of course, this means checking your oil level, transmission fluid, brake fluid level, antifreeze overflow tank level, and your power steering fluid level. Take note of how contaminated these fluids maybe and decide if its time to flush them all out with new fluids.

4. Under the Hood Engine Leaks: Check for any kind of leaks that was not there during your Fall Inspection. Green or reddish would be antifreeze, Dark and sticky would be engine oil, Red and sticky would be transmission fluid, Watery and sticky would be brake fluid, Water drops would be your air conditioner moisture, which is normal to be dropping on the road.

I hope this Spring Time maintenance inspection under the hood of your car or truck will help you to be safe out there on the roads and maybe help you understand a little bit about cars. I did forget to mention you might want to wear some coveralls because you will get dirty performing this under the hood maintenance inspection for the spring. For more car care maintenance tips and “auto repair how to articles” please visit my blog at, “Auto Repair Savings And my Special Links.”