(803) 778-2030  29 E. Wesmark Blvd Sumter, SC 29150
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Palmetto Tire & Auto provides Engine Diagnostics and Performance services to Sumter, SC, Bishopville, SC, Summerton, SC, and other surrounding areas.

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Description of Engine Diagnostics and Performance

Every vehicle built since 1996 has been equipped with an On-Board Diagnostics System that monitors engine performance. Discrepancies in performance levels are reported through your vehicle’s computer system. Once the “check engine” or “service engine” light is displayed, your next step should be to seek out an engine diagnostic service or an engine tune-up. Engine diagnostics allow our staff to gather helpful information about the operating condition of your engine. The insights obtained during an engine diagnostic will determine the extent of suggested engine repairs. The most common diagnostic trouble codes are generated in response to malfunctions in the powertrain. Ultimately, regular engine tune-ups are necessary to optimize engine performance. A tune-up is also one of the most effective ways to prevent unexpected engine trouble. During an engine tune-up, our staff may replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filter, fuel filter, and distributor cap and rotor in your vehicle. Our experts will also check emission levels, fuel lines, and belts and hoses. Engine diagnostics and regular engine tune-ups can help extend the life of your vehicle and improve the health of your engine.

Benefits of Engine Diagnostics and Performance

While regular engine maintenance will help ensure that your engine always performs at peak conditions, there are also signs you can look for that indicate an engine repair service is needed. The “check engine” or “service engine” light is a sure sign that your engine should be looked at by an expert sooner than later. Most of the time, your vehicle’s On-Board Diagnostics System will detect an engine issue and store the corresponding repair code, which can be accessed by a member of our service staff. Slow-cranking, rough idling, stalling, knocking, or pinging while accelerating are all signs that you should seek engine repairs or engine diagnostics to determine the full extent of your engine trouble. A decrease in gas mileage and detectable loss of power during acceleration are also signs of an impending engine tune-up or engine repair service. Engine warning lights help alert drivers to minor issues before they become major repairs. Be sure to follow up with our staff once your vehicle's On-Board Diagnostics System detects a problem with your engine.

Palmetto Tire & Auto proudly serves the Engine Diagnostics and Performance needs of customers in Sumter, SC, Bishopville, SC, Summerton, SC, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Sumter, SC | Bishopville, SC | Summerton, SC | and surrounding areas

Engine Diagnostics

The OBD System, or On-Board Diagnostics System, was originally installed to monitor vehicle emissions, but it also detects problems...

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes

Engine Tune-Up

In the past, engine tune-ups were much more time consuming because they required a motorist to check a variety of parts...

Approx. Time: 180 Minutes

Palmetto Tire & Auto in Sumter, SC

Drivers in Sumter, SC, Bishopville, SC, Summerton, SC, and surrounding areas have stood by our reputation for providing the best in auto repairs. Our ASE-Certified mechanics perform a variety of auto repairs, from routine maintenance like oil changes, and brake service to more involved jobs such as steering and suspension work, engine diagnostics, transmission service and 4-wheel drive systems. We carry a variety of passenger and light truck tires from the industry’s trusted names. No matter what kind of service your vehicle needs, let Palmetto Tire & Auto be your first and only stop. Contact us for more information today.

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Phone: (803) 778-2030
Fax: (803) 418-5143
Address: 29 E. Wesmark Blvd
Sumter, SC 29150
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