While waiting in traffic or at a red light when you
listen to a odd sounds, you start analysing is that a whirring sound? Where it
is coming from? Is it from my car? and many other questions. These are some
questions that you don’t like to ask form yourself while driving. However, the
engine is a mechanical unit that can be damaged at any time due to any reason.
If you see any sound, smell, and jerk in your engine, do not ignore it. It can
cause major engine problems and let you in a condition where buying a used car engine becomes the last option.
Let’s understand 5 common signs of engine problem that
indicates that it’s time to say goodbye to your old engine and welcome new used
engine.
Warning lights
When you start your car, the car’s computer starts
checking everything in and out and turns on all warning lights one by one.
After some time, it gets off but if you find any light on means there is some
problem. The problem can be either slightly bad or very bad. If it is a minor
issue, get it repaired from your known experienced technician. In case of
complex condition, you can search for the best used engines for sale with a warranty instead
of buying a new one.
Smoke signal
If you see smoke from the front or back of the car, it is
a clear indication that something is really bad inside your car. Blue smoke
signifies that oil is moving from the passage within the engine and being burned
along with fuel. White smoke tells you that antifreeze has mixed with the fuel
supply to keep your car cool from overheating.
Odd sound
Engine noise is something different and smells like a
collision of moving parts inside the engine. If your vehicle engine is making
sound like this it means a serious problem that you can’t ignore. In most
cases, you hear mild tickling or clicking sound from your engine which is quite
normal but when you hear abnormal sound means it's time to take serious action.
Obscene smell
Your car smell really nice at the time of driving. But when you find any bad or burning smell
under the hood, where the engine is assembled then it is a big sign of a major
engine problem. You need to open all the windows for getting fresh air and also
need to check the place form where the smoke is coming out. Before checking the
source of smoke let your engine cool and then search the origin. Car exhaust
contains toxic gases such as Carbon monoxide which is not at all safe for you.
“What’s
cool in the Pub is not cool in the Engine”. We are not talking about cool
dance; it is about a car jerks which is not all cool. Driving should be smooth,
free from jerks, struggle, or stalling. If your car engine is showing any one
of them means it could be due to a damaged spark plug, blocked fuel line, and
blocked fuel filter.
Conclusion:
Above
mentioned warning signs will surely make you alert at the time of driving. If
you find any one of them in your car while driving or waiting don’t ignore in a
single glance. It can cause serious issues in your car and let you pay more
which is not at all good for your pocket.