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Common Engine Problem
Common Engine Problem
Common Engine Problem
warning lights on the coolant levels, or a faulty inspecting the radiator and hoses for leaks or
dashboard and steam thermostat, damaged water pump, damage, and testing the thermostat and water
coming from the engine clogged radiator pump.
compartment
engine doesn't crank or Dead battery, Faulty starter motor, Regular maintenance of the battery, starter
starting by key
Engine not
accelerate, loss of power, injectors, worn spark plugs miles and spark plugs every 30,000 miles or
poor fuel economy as recommended by the manufacturer and
Regularly clean or replace fuel injectors to
prevent clogs
Engine idles roughly or Dirty air filter, clogged fuel Regularly clean or replace fuel injectors to
Rough Idling
stalls at idle. Run slowly injectors, faulty sensors, damaged prevent clogs, Replace faulty sensors and
while disconnected from spark plugs spark plugs every 30,000 miles
load or out of the gear.
Excessive smoke coming Burning oil, coolant leaks, clogged Regularly check oil and coolant levels and top
Exhaust Smoke
Excessive
from the exhaust pipe air filter, damaged engine off as needed, replace worn gaskets and seals
components and Get regular engine tune-ups and
inspections
Higher gas consumption, Clogged air filter, dirty fuel Regularly clean or replace fuel injectors to
engine struggles to injectors, low tire pressure, poor prevent clogs, Check tire pressure regularly
Poor Fuel
Economy
accelerate, loss of power driving habits and maintain proper inflation and Practice
good driving habits, such as avoiding sudden
acceleration and braking
Engine shutting off malfunctioning ignition system, Prevention methods include regular
suddenly, difficulty fuel delivery issues, or a clogged air maintenance, such as replacing fuel filters and
Engine Stalling
a loud knocking sound low-quality fuel, worn engine using high-quality fuel, regular maintenance,
coming from the engine, bearings, or excessive carbon such as replacing worn engine bearings, and
Knocking
rough idle, poor faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, or checking for codes stored in the engine
Misfires
performance, and fuel injectors. control module (ECM), checking the spark
increased emissions. plugs and ignition coils, and performing a
compression test.
loud noises, increased clogged catalytic converter, inspecting the exhaust system for damage or
emissions, and poor engine damaged exhaust pipes, or a faulty leaks, testing the oxygen sensor and related
Exhaust
Issues:
System
Issues:
System
misfires, and increased fuel injectors, or a faulty fuel pump. the fuel injectors and related components, and
Issues
Fuel
dashboard ECM malfunctions the sensor readings, and inspecting the wiring
Failed
misfires, and low power. blown head gasket. cylinder, inspecting the cylinder head and
valves, and checking for signs of oil burning
Low
or coolant consumption.
by poor engine faulty battery, alternator, or starter. testing the battery voltage and amperage,
performance, hard starting, inspecting the alternator output, and testing
Electrical
Issues: