5 symptoms of predicting engine failure, how many do you know?

In our car life, many people always wait until the car has a big problem or breaks down on the road, only to know that their car has broken down, and the situation at this time will be very embarrassing. If the clues can be found in advance and the failure is nipped in the bud, expensive repairs can be saved or serious damage to the vehicle can be avoided.

The engine is the heart of the vehicle and one of the most important assembly components. Let's take a look at what anomalies require our attention in advance.

Dashboard lights on

The information on the instrument is the most intuitive reflection of the vehicle status. When some system of the engine fails, the fault indicator light on the instrument will light up to remind the vehicle to be checked as soon as possible. Therefore, you must pay attention when there is a light on the instrument, otherwise it may cause damage to components and even endanger driving safety.

Difficulty starting

When starting, whether it takes multiple starts to start the car is a good judgment compared with the previous situation. When this happens, consider environmental factors first. If the weather is relatively cold, it may be caused by the viscosity of the oil or the large consumption of battery power. Otherwise, the problem of fuel supply by the fuel pump or the ignition system needs to be considered.

If the battery has been used for more than 2 years, it is necessary to check its working condition, otherwise it may fail to start after the flame is turned off.

Oil leakage around the cylinder block

When using the car daily, you can check the oil level and visually check whether there are traces of oil seepage around the cylinder block. Before driving, check whether there are oil stains under the chassis, but it should be noted that when the air conditioner is turned on in summer, water will drip under the car, which is a normal phenomenon, so pay attention to distinguish between water stains and oil stains.

Oil leakage around the engine valve cover is relatively common. Usually, replacing the valve cover gasket can solve the problem. However, if the crankcase ventilation device does not work properly, resulting in excessive pressure inside the engine, only replacing the gasket cannot solve the oil leakage. For turbocharged engines, if there is a lot of oil in the intercooler connecting pipe, usually the turbocharger seal has failed, and the turbocharger needs to be replaced.