6 Signs Your Car May Need Engine Repair Now

Do you rely on your car for getting to and from work or school? Do you use it to pick up the kids from soccer practice? Is your car there for you when it's time for some leisurely activities? Well, as long as you keep up with routine maintenance it will likely continue to offer you the transportation you need. However, should you neglect your car or if it simply has high mileage, you may find it expressing some trouble. The following signs of engine problems should be a hint that you need to make an appointment with your local auto repair shop ASAP.

Excessive Exhaust Smoke

One of the first things many people notice if their car's engine is in trouble is a large amount of exhaust smoke. Depending on the color of the smoke you can sometimes diagnose the issue at hand. Blue smoke represents burning oil, white smoke is an indication of burning coolant and black smoke means too much gasoline is being used.

Check Engine Light

Always get to the repair shop as soon as the check engine light turns on. The sooner you have the issue diagnosed the less likely it will result in a big problem.

Rough Idle

If your car seems to sputter while driving or at an idle it may be suffering from some sort of engine trouble. However it could be a simple fix, like installing new spark plugs or fixing a sensor.

Stalling

Should your car suddenly die while driving or while idling you need to get to an auto shop ASAP. This is a very dangerous problem as it prevents you from being able to properly control your vehicle.

Knocking Noise

A knocking noise coming from under the hood often indicates worn engine bearings. This is a bit more extensive to repair but not doing so will result in much bigger trouble.

Fluid Leaks

If you ever notice something dripping from your vehicle you should have a professional technician identify it. Nothing should ever be leaking from you car. If your vehicle is losing fluid you're going to eventually need a major repair.

At Autotyme Automotive we offer extensive engine diagnostics in Vista for most makes and models of vehicles, with a specialization in Toyota, Scion and Lexus. If your car is giving you any trouble bring it to our full service auto maintenance shop and we will get to the bottom of the issue. Give us a call at (760) 298-5999 to schedule an appointment for professional auto repair in Vista today!

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Written and Published By MORBiZ