C&D Automotive does car and engine tune-ups in Colorado Springs starting at $150, usually same day. A proper tune-up is more than new spark plugs. It is a systematic service of every component that affects combustion, fuel delivery, and ignition timing. Done right, it restores power, improves fuel economy, and prevents the kind of neglect that turns into expensive repairs.
We use the correct plug type and gap spec for your engine — copper, iridium, or platinum. Over-the-counter plugs are not always the right fit. We spec the correct part for your application.
A clogged air filter robs power. A dirty fuel filter stresses the pump and starves injectors. Both get replaced on a proper service interval.
Coil packs, plug wires, distributor caps, and rotors all degrade over time. We inspect and replace what is worn — not everything on the shelf.
Injector cleaning, throttle body service, and fuel system treatment restore proper spray patterns and idle quality. Especially important after extended neglect.
On vehicles with adjustable timing, we verify ignition timing is dialed correctly. A degree or two off costs real fuel economy and performance.
Rough idle, hesitation when you accelerate, hard starts, a misfire or check engine light, and fuel economy that has slowly dropped are the usual signs. Any of them is worth a look before a worn plug or clogged filter turns into a bigger repair.
A tune-up is maintenance: plugs, filters, ignition, and fuel system service to bring a stock engine back to spec. Engine tuning changes how a modified engine is managed for more power. We do that too: standalone ECU installs, piggyback tuners, and dyno tuning are part of our performance upgrades work.
Every job at C&D follows the same process — diagnose, quote, repair, verify. See how it works →
Basic tune-up $150-250. Full service with injector cleaning and throttle body $250-450.