I Think My Car’s Engine Needs to Be Replaced
Righteous Auto Care is going to take the mystery out of whether your engine needs to be replaced by listing the signs that it does below. This being said, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with us so we can inspect your engine thoroughly and confirm that it can no longer be repaired. If it can’t, dropping a new engine into the vehicle is the solution if you don’t want to get a new car. Let’s talk about the reasons why your car’s engine needs to be replaced below.
Constant Knocking
If your engine is knocking constantly, this is a sign that the rod bearings that move the pistons up and down in the cylinders have worn out. If you don’t have this problem resolved as soon as possible, the knocking will eventually damage the pistons and cylinders because the sound is being caused by the pistons banging inside of the cylinder walls. The worn rod bearings can also cause a broken rod, and this is something that cannot be fixed.
Constant Overheating
If your engine is overheating all the time and you’ve had the cooling system replaced, it’s possible there’s something more serious going on. Perhaps if you’ve had engine overheating problems in the past, the heat got so hot that it cracked the engine block. As you can imagine, this is something that cannot be repaired. Rather, you need a new engine.
Excessive Exhaust
Excessive exhaust flowing out of the tailpipe indicates that your engine has a serious leak somewhere in it. For example, if you see a ton of blue exhaust flowing out of the tailpipe, you may have a cracked engine gasket that is leaking oil into the cylinders. Black exhaust means that your engine is leaking large quantities of fuel. White exhaust means that your engine is leaking large quantities of coolant.
Metal Shavings
One sure thing that will kill your engine is metal shavings in the motor oil. In fact, the metal will destroy your engine within a few hours. How the metal shavings got there is another indication that you need a new engine. The metal shavings are coming off your engine parts. In other words, they’re disintegrating.
Significant Power Loss
Finally, some engines just run out of steam. No matter how well you take care of it and how much you have it repaired, the engine cannot generate power anymore. This is definitely a sign that you need a new engine.
Righteous Auto Care is the best auto shop in Racine, WI , and we’d be happy to take a look at your engine to let you know if it can be repaired. Call us today to set up an appointment.
