Top 5 Symptoms of Engine Issues

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Top 5 Symptoms Of Engine Issues
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Introduction

• In life we take things for granted until they
  have an impact. Driving to the beach and not
  getting there as a result of an engine breakdown
  is an example of this. A bit more care and
  attention would have avoided the inconvenience.
  Choosing to ignore the signs of engine problems
  in the past have led to this situation. Therefore
  its important for you to recognize many of the
  common symptoms of potential engine failure.

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1. Warning lights

• Some simple rules of thumb. If your car warning
  lights turn off after each engine start,
  everythings healthy. If not, its bad news.
  Servicing of the component becomes necessary.
• Pay special attention to these warning lights
• Oil level
• Oil pressure
• Engine condition
• Battery condition
• Brake fluid level

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2. Engine Pinking

• Increased engine noise or change in engine noise
  can indicate a looming problem. Tapping sounds
  from your engine can indicate pre-detonation of
  fuel. This can lead to expensive piston damage
  due to local overheating of the piston crown.
  Keep an ear out for engine pinking.If you
  experience engine pinking with your car, have
  it serviced immediately.

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3. Surging and Jerking

• Driving should be free of surging, jerking or
  stalling. Engine drive should be smooth at all
  times. But if your cars drive is erratic due to
  the engine misfiring, it may indicate a serious
  engine problem or the onset of an engine
  component failure.
• Engine misfiring can range from faulty spark
  plugs to clogged fuel lines or a failing engine
  management system.

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4. Exhaust Smoke

• Increased exhaust smoke can be a serious
  concern.These are your red flags to observe
• Blue smoke This indicates the escape of oil from
  its intended passage into the engine combustion
  cylinders.
• White smoke This indicates cooling water is
  entering the engine combustion cylinders.

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5. Foul Smells

• Unusual and noxious smells can indicate serious
  engine problems. It may indicate oil or coolant
  leaking from their conventional closed loop
  systems. At the same time it may also indicate
  harmful exhaust gases entering your cars
  interior.
• DO NOT ignore these issues as they are
  potentially harmful.

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A final tip

• DO NOT ignore any of these symptoms (if you
  experience any). But always remember that regular
  servicing of your car is the key to preventing
  these problems in the first place.
• Prevention is always better than cure.

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