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Problem That Mostly Come Ups On Cars by lagautorepair(m): 11:42am On Apr 04, 2020
[1]The Engine Won’t Start
It’s the most common engine-related problem that car owners face frequently. If the problem is with the battery, the engine will make a clicking sound but won’t crank. On the other hand, a car with fuel or ignition problem will crank but won’t start. Some of the reasons for which an engine won’t start are discharged battery, corroded battery cables, faulty fuel pump, blocked fuel filter, ignition switch breakdown, and failure of starter motor relay.

[2]Overheating
A low coolant level is a culprit for the overheating problem. A burnt out radiator, clogged hoses, broken engine thermostat, loose or broken plugs, and a leaking coolant system, blown or cracked head gasket can cause the overheating problems. Repeated overheating can cause severe engine damages.

[3] Stalling
Stalling of a car while driving is related to engine problems. A car that suddenly stops in the middle of the road is a major safety hazard. In fact, minor hesitation can cause accidents if it’s a busy street or tricky, rocky road.
Problems in the fuel line, fuel filter, and spark plugs might be the reasons of stalling and hesitations. However, they may not always be related to the engine, but you should have it examined by a professional mechanic.

[4]Smoke or Steam
A smoking engine is never a good news. You should immediately take your car to an auto repair shop if such problem arises. The problem can happen because of worn gaskets, bad cylinders, damaged rings, poor crankcase, and using wrong oil grade

[5]Noises
Sometimes, engine problems give you warnings through noises. If you notice any weird or unique sound along with knocking or vibrations, you should pay attention. Such noises and vibrations can indicate to a weak starter, worn out timing belt, or other serious engine problems.

[6] Oil Issue
Neglecting the importance of regular oil change is responsible for one of the most common engine problems. When you don’t change the oil as necessary, your engine gradually starts losing its efficiency and at one point, then stops working.

To keep your engine running smoothly, you must pick the right sort of oil. You may consider using synthetic oil to get the best out of your engine. And, this is also recommended by many leading car manufacturers at present. Synthetic oil costs only a few bucks more than your regular oil. You may not want to see your engine failing out in the middle of nowhere, for only a few dollars. Right? Moreover, read our maintenance tips from our experts in order to get more information about oil issue, which could help you easily troubleshooting this problem.

[7]Lack Of Coolant
The next in the series of frequent car engine problems is a problem with the cooling system. The standard practice is flushing the engine coolant after every 30,000 miles or 3 years.

This is nothing in comparison to the costs of upgrades or replacements of spare parts. Generally, vehicle owners tend to decide on coolant flush until they have been prescribed to do so by a maintenance service provider. As a result, the parts where the coolant is used degrade before their normal lifespan.

A simple engine troubleshooting is keeping an eye for an overheating engine. A low coolant level is a culprit for the overheating problem. A burnt out radiator, clogged hoses, broken engine thermostat, loose or broken plugs, and a leaking coolant system, blown or cracked head gasket can cause the overheating problems. If you still keep driving the car, there is a chance that your engine will be permanently damaged.

Some other internal engine problems responsible for overheating are: malfunctioned cooling fans or a clogged cooling system. If you have the engine mended right away, more rigorous and expensive methods like replacing or rebuilding the engine will not be necessary.

[8] Water In The Engine
Driving your car through high waters or heavy rainstorm can damage the engine badly. If water enters the engine, it may bend the piston rods, leaving your engine in shattered conditions. Often the water can reach the combustion chamber passing through the intake manifold. Remember, this is where the spark plug is located. So, as soon as water passes through you can face engine problems caused by one of the above or all of them.

[9] Smoke Or Steam
A smoking engine is never a good news, no matter what color smoke you see. You should immediately take your car to an auto repair shop if such problem arises. The problem can happen because of worn gaskets, bad cylinders, damaged rings, poor crankcase, and using wrong oil grade. For that reason, always pay attention of your engine is highly recommended. However, most of cars from Japanese brands like Honda, Suzuki, Toyota, Mitsubishi,… are produces with good engines and high quality accessories to avoid white smoke.

[10]Abnormally Loud
Sometimes, engine problems give you warnings through noises. If you notice any weird or unique sound along with knocking or vibrations, you should pay attention. Such noises and vibrations can indicate to a weak starter, worn out timing belt, or other serious engine problems. In this case, you should probaly take your car to a mechanic who will help you determine exactly the reason behind.

[11]Stalling
Stalling of a car while driving is related to engine problems. A car that suddenly stops in the middle of the road is a major safety hazard. In fact, minor hesitation can cause accidents if it’s a busy street or tricky, rocky road.

Problems in the fuel line, fuel filter, and spark plugs might be the reasons of stalling and hesitations. However, they may not always be related to the engine, but you should have it examined by a professional mechanic.

Your car is nothing but a useless heap of metal without a working engine. So, don’t ignore if any of these common engine problems occurs anytime. Besides, take the car to the repair shop for regular diagnosis so that it gives you service for a long time.

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