How to Tune up a Chrysler Town & Country

A tune up will do wonders for a vehicle. It will add power, make the vehicle run better and save on gas mileage. A tune up can be done at home or the vehicle can be taken to a professional mechanic. For the inexperienced, there are instruction books on how to perform a tune up. These books can be found at local auto part stores.

• Change the spark plugs in the Chrysler Town and Country. The bad spark plugs can cause the vehicle to run sluggish and it will not exert the total amount of power as it should. Changing the spark plugs can be done with a simple spark plug wrench. Start by removing a spark plug one at a time. It is not wise to remove the spark plugs all at once. Especially if the spark plug wires are being changed as well. If the wires are being changed too, remove a spark plug wire from the spark plug by tugging on the rubber boot at the end of the wire. Remove the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, replace and tighten the spark plug with the spark wrench and reconnect the new wire to the spark plug.


• Replace the air filter. Replacing the air filter will increase gas mileage. If the old air filter is dirty and or clogged it will not allow the proper amount of air/fuel ratio to the Chrysler Town and Country's engine. This being said it will not run up to par and it will cause the engine to work harder, causing it to burn more gas. Replacing the air filter is simple and will only take about five minutes, maybe less.