Today's cars and trucks are some of the most complicated machines ever built. They have more computing capabilities than the first spaceships that brought men to the moon! However, all this technology does not make them invincible! It is important that you always pay attention to what your car is trying to tell you. The following are a few of the most common signs your car will give you if it is experiencing engine trouble.
A knocking noise coming from under the hood often means that the engine bearings are in need of replacement. These bearings are what many of the engine's moving parts rest on and should they seize up, your car will likely require massive engine repair or possibly even an engine replacement.
Have you noticed an increase in exhaust smoke? Is that smoke colorful? These are both signs of trouble and you can usually tell what's wrong based on the color of the smoke. Black smoke means too much gas is getting into the combustion chamber, blue smoke is a sign of burning oil and white smoke is an indication that coolant is leaking inside the engine.
A drop in fuel economy or trouble getting up to speed can both mean that something is amiss with the engine. There are many issues that can cause these kinds of problems so be sure to leave the diagnostics to a professional auto repair shop.
If your car seems as if it is going to die when it is stopped then you will want to get to a shop ASAP. This could be caused by several issues, including a clogged fuel filter, dirty or corroded spark plugs, bad ignition coils or a problem with the fuel pump.
The check engine light represents many, many problems, and when it first comes on it may seem as if there is no change in the way your car performs. However, the longer you wait for diagnostics and repairs to be completed, the worse it will get and you will soon find yourself with an expensive repair bill.
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