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5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by obafemee80(m): 2:54am On May 21, 2017 |
Cars and trucks are designed to last for hundreds of thousands of miles, but not without routine maintenance and from time to time the occasional repair. Leaks If you ever find a fluid leaking from the forward part of your car you should have a technician take a better leak. Your car uses a number of fluids to operate its various systems and it needs proper amounts of them. Oil leaks, coolant leaks and others can all be detrimental to the engine if not taken care of. Decreased Fuel Efficiency A decrease in fuel efficiency can be caused by a number of issues. It is important that you take your car to a shop to find out just what is wrong. Generally a quick tune up will restore your car's MPGs. Check Engine Light When the check engine light comes on be sure to get to the repair shop for proper diagnostics. Lots of things can trigger this light. The longer you wait the worse the problem will get and the more expensive the repairs! Increased/Colored Exhaust Smoke An increase in exhaust smoke, particularly colored smoke, generally indicates some sort of trouble inside the motor. Blue smoke usually means that oil is being burnt up inside the motor. White smoke is an indicate of an interior coolant leak and black smoke means that too much gasoline is being burned up, which can result in a number of issues. Knocking Noise A knocking noise arising from the hood of the vehicle often indicates worn out engine bearings. These bearings are what the moving parts of the motor rest on and they will wear out due to high mileage or poor lubrication. If they aren't serviced if could lead to engine seizure. http://www.discountrebuiltengines.com/blog/engine-repair-needed-signs.php 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by veekid(m): 7:02am On May 21, 2017 |
Note taken |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Kjking(m): 7:04am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Bontia(m): 7:05am On May 21, 2017 |
True talk |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by KillJoy62(m): 7:05am On May 21, 2017 |
nice one |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by raymis(f): 7:05am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Nobody: 7:05am On May 21, 2017 |
smiles! educating. |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by veekid(m): 7:07am On May 21, 2017 |
Kingsolex1:you sure you don't need help? 1 Like |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by pesuwe(m): 7:07am On May 21, 2017 |
very educating |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Houseofglam7(f): 7:07am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by engrkaz(m): 7:08am On May 21, 2017 |
Cool stuff |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Dottore: 7:09am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Reference(m): 7:09am On May 21, 2017 |
With the proliferation of fake parts even in accredited dealer tune ups, the best bet is to toss your car after 4 years or 50,000 kilos. Then there is less pressure to maintain right. These days you can hardly get it right. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by kizygist: 7:12am On May 21, 2017 |
Some points are correct here while some are not 1 Like |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by ednut1(m): 7:14am On May 21, 2017 |
The fear of check engine light is the beginning of wisdom 1 Like |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Capableben(m): 7:15am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by lonelydora: 7:21am On May 21, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by dfrost: 7:40am On May 21, 2017 |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by policy12: 8:44am On May 21, 2017 |
obafemee80: Pls I need ur advice , my car is Peugeot 407 I noticed the engine light check for sometimes now, I took the car for check by mechanic but after saying one or two things the light still show. Another problem I noticed with it is that if I travel with car it move very well but on coming back from the journey it won't move again even if I am on gear 5. I told my mechanic this he said its d nozzle, he check the plug even the calibrator, still there is no improvement please help me with a good advice. |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by LOVEGINO(m): 9:53am On May 21, 2017 |
Increased/Colored Exhaust Smoke An increase in exhaust smoke, particularly colored smoke, generally indicates some sort of trouble inside the motor. Blue smoke usually means that oil is being burnt up inside the motor. White smoke is an indicate of an interior coolant leak and black smoke means that too much gasoline is being burned up, which can result in a number of issues. [/quote] I actually don't understand this part. ![]() |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by kenoz(m): 9:53am On May 21, 2017 |
Good info |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by mrww(m): 10:14am On May 21, 2017 |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by shinebabe(f): 11:56am On May 21, 2017 |
obafemee80:Op. Is it advisable to repair/replace the worm bearings or to replace the engine completely when you have such knocking sounds? |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by obafemee80(m): 12:22pm On May 21, 2017 |
shinebabe: Repairing/rebuilding the engine will be cheaper so far your mechanic is a Pro ![]() If have the money, you can always get a new/fairly used engine. GAZZUZZ and other engine pros over to you ![]() |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Repairnigeria(m): 2:19pm On May 21, 2017 |
true talk |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Repairnigeria(m): 2:23pm On May 21, 2017 |
nice |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by erico2k2(m): 5:51pm On May 21, 2017 |
Reference:How about buying parts from the EU and US,? I guess that cheaper than tossing your car up after 4 years. |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by Nobody: 5:08pm On May 22, 2017 |
obafemee80: Rebuilding​ is usually more expensive...but if properly done...more reliable... Getting Gazzuzz to rebuild engine kwa .. can you pay? |
Re: 5 Common Signs Your Car Needs Engine Repair by kenyguy(m): 8:35am On Mar 17, 2018 |
Nice write up. |
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