Whether it’s you or your car, breaking down in the middle of the road is no one’s definition of a fun time, although it is possible for one to lead to the other. Hence, it is essential for you to successfully identify these five early warning signs of engine problems before any breakdowns can occur.

2. 1. Excessive Smoke
Excessive smoke from your car’s
exhaust can be due to several reasons.
Luckily, its colour provides insight on
what the specific impairment is. Puffy
white smoke means a leak in the cooling
system, whereas black smoke results
from excessive fuel burning in the
engine.
On the other hand, dark blue smoke will
be produced if the oil has leaked into
the engine’s combustion chamber.

3. 2. Strange Car Noises
A knocking noise from your
car’s bonnet is widely
recognised as the sound of a
dying engine. Other sounds (e.g.
backfiring, hissing, spitting,
popping) are indicative of
abnormalities in the
combustion flow.

4. 3. Foul Smells in the Car
The stench of car emissions
should never be palpable from
inside the vehicle. Strong
exhaust smells, and any other
odd odours are signs that point
to engine problems, such as
coolant leaks, loosening of belts
beneath the hood, and burning
of rubber parts.

5. 4. Overheating
An engine that repeatedly
overheats indicates that there is
something wrong with your
car’s cooling system, which can
range from coolant leaks to a
broken water pump in need of
replacement.

6. 5. Rough or Inconsistent Engine Performance
It goes without saying, that if your car's
engine is not performing as well as it
used to, then it is best to take the car to
a mechanic for assessment. An engine is
incapable of running at its usual level if
there are internal damages or issues.
In line with this, it can also stutter,
shake, lose power, or stall as you drive.
Note that stalling and hesitation issues
are not necessarily engine-related and
can arise from transmission issues and
vehicle computer irregularities as well.

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Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-8185
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