Glossary / General

tuned

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tuning is when you adjust the engine settings to make it run better and faster. If a car isn't tuned, it might not use its upgrades effectively.

Technical Definition

Tuning refers to the process of adjusting the engine's parameters to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability. A car that is not tuned may not perform at its best, especially if it has upgraded components.

Hear It Discussed

"Shocks, replaced turbo, tuned it from 170 horsepower to 270 horsepower, pretty cool."
Mercedes Fakery, Analog Matters, Manual Wagons | Episode 1,054 Everyday Driver Car Debate 45:20

"getting wrapped [2182.4s] and tuned and bad wheels."
The End of the Altima, Lucid's Crisis, VW Shrinks, Electric Lexus LFA Revealed! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 36:20

"it's still got the CPU from the 62 the original motor um do I need to get it tuned [2832.6s] it's just not quite running you know what I mean it's just maybe the trim levels or something"
Talking About Car Repair on this Live Call In Car Talk Show Under The Hood show 47:06