tune-up
Mechanic's routine service
A tune-up is routine maintenance to keep something running smoothly, originally and still commonly for car engines: The mechanic recommended a tune-up every 30,000 miles.
The term extends to any preparatory adjustment or practice session: a tune-up match before the tournament, The team needs a tune-up before playoffs.
Vehicle maintenance professional
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- filterPorous separation device
- sparkplugCombustion ignition component
brakes · alignment · battery · belts · hoses · fluids · coolant · transmission
Carrying out a task
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- enhancementIncrease in quality
efficiency · refinement · boosting · improvement · balancing · customization · upgrading · streamlining
mechanic
Vehicle maintenance professional
sparkplug · brakes · alignment · battery · belts · hoses · fluids · coolant · transmission · diagnostics
performance
Carrying out a task
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
enhancement · efficiency · refinement · boosting · improvement · balancing · customization · upgrading · streamlining · overclocking
warm-up
Pre-activity preparation routine
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- drillHole-boring device
- run-throughFull practice of something
rehearsal · exercise · readying · prep · training · stretch · loosening · conditioning
- car repairoil change, brake job, spark plugs, brake pads, tire rotation
- repairsrepair, fixing, mending, patching, repairing
- upkeeprepair, upkeep, servicing, repairs, preventive maintenance
- bike shop serviceschain repair, overhaul, tire mounting, annual service, wheel building
- auto repairmechanics, auto shop, auto mechanics, oil change, garage
- Repair & Maintenancefix, mend, patch, restore, rebuild
tune-upoverhaul
Complete systematic repair
major overhaul · reconstruction · engine rebuild · complete overhaul · rebuild
tune-upneglect
Failure to provide care
disrepair · deterioration · sabotage · breakdown · deferred maintenance