3 Signs Your Engine Needs Maintenance ASAP
As many of you know, a car’s engine is often considered the heart of the vehicle. Without a good running engine, your car or truck is useless. As a vehicle owner, it’s inevitable that you will spend time and money on maintenance, especially when it comes to your engine. Just as our stomachs growl when we’re hungry or we feel pain when we become injured, cars typically express their needs through unusual noises or behavior.
If your vehicle is doing any of the following, it may indicate your engine requires maintenance as soon as possible:
Sign #1: Noises while driving.
The noise will come from behind your wheels, either in the front or the back. If it sounds like a squeaking or grinding noise it may be your breaks. However, if your vehicle is making any unusual noises it is wise to have it inspected. It’s important to note that often times the noises will subside. Even if this happens, you should consider getting your car or truck tested.
Sign #2: Smoke coming out of the hood.
Smoke is a huge indicator you have a problem. Vehicles should never have smoke coming out of the hood. One reason this happens is when your engine is overheated. You should keep a close watch on temperature gauge on the dashboard. If there is smoke coming out, you should pull over and wait for it cool down. You may want to get assistance before you decide to restart the vehicle.
Sign #3. Leaks.
Spots on the pavement where you usually park are a sign your car may be excessively leaking. It’s advised to have the engine examined as soon as possible because the transmission oil, engine oil, or brake fluid could be leaking. In the summer months, running your air conditioner will cause water dripping from the passenger side of the car; this is normal.
Get Your Car or Truck Tested Today.
Waiting too long to have your vehicle inspected often leads to worse complications. Even if you’re only experiencing one or two of these issues, it’s better to be safe than continue driving your car or truck around and experience a breakdown. At Sergio Lewis Body Shop in El Paso, we can test your vehicle to ensure the entire vehicle is running properly. Our experienced technicians will run a diagnostic and offer you advice on repair. Come to see us today at 3800 Admiral, El Paso Texas, 79925.
