We are the best auto repair shop in town, and we are here to help you with all of your automotive service and repair needs. If you love your vehicle and plan to drive it for the rest of your life, there will come a time when you need a new engine. Thankfully, our certified and experienced technicians can replace your old engine with a new one when the time comes.
Constant Knocking
One sign that your engine needs to be partially rebuilt at a minimum is constant knocking while you are driving. This is an indication that the rod bearings are worn and the pistons are crashing against the cylinder walls. It takes a partial engine rebuild to replace the rod bearings, but if you don’t act quickly, you may end up with damaged cylinders, as well.
Constant Overheating
Your engine may need to be partially rebuilt or replaced if it is overheating constantly. If a cracked engine block is causing the overheating, we will need to replace the engine. If you have a cracked head gasket, we can rebuild the engine to replace the gasket. Finally, the constant overheating may be your car telling you that it needs a new cooling system.
Excessive Exhaust
Excessive exhaust flowing out of the tailpipe is caused by a serious fluid leak in the engine. We are talking a fluid hemorrhage. If you look at the exhaust carefully, you will be able to tell what fluid is leaking by the color of the exhaust. If the exhaust is white, your engine is leaking coolant. Blue exhaust means the engine is leaking oil. Black exhaust points to fuel.
Metal Shavings
Your engine is disintegrating if you see metal shavings in the motor oil. This is not something that we can repair. In fact, it’s not something that any auto shop to repair. A disintegrating engine needs to be replaced with a new one. If you drive an older automobile, check your motor oil regularly to make sure there are no metal shavings in it.
Power Loss
Finally, your engine may have a hard time producing power if it is going bad. This is a sign that the engine is too old and it needs to be replaced. Your engine will reach the end of its lifespan eventually, and when this happens, it may no longer be able to produce power.
Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for your automobile if you have any of the problems discussed in this blog post.
