Know the Signs of a Bad Engine Mount in your Car

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Know the Signs of a Bad Engine Mount in Your Car
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The engine mounts are made out of rubber and
metal in order to prevent excessive engine
movement during driving.
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The main purpose of the engine mount is to absorb
engine vibration, engine torque, and also support
the engine.
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As the engine mounts help to reduce the excessive
vibration and noise, therefore when they go bad,
the car shows several symptoms to make you aware
of possible problems.
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Here are some of the frequent signs of a bad
engine mount in your car
-Movement of the engine -A misalinged
engine -Severe Vibrations -Loud Noise
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Movement of the engine
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A common symptom of bad engine mounts is an
engine that moves in the engine bay.
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When the mounts are worn or broken, then the
engine gets the chance to move in all directions
in the engine bay and even causes damage to other
components.
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The movement is more pronounced, especially when
you accelerate to higher speeds and is also
accompanied by different noises.
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A misaligned engine
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A misaligned engine is the one which is tilted
towards one side more than the other side and it
is a clear indication of bad mounts.
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The engine should be installed on one level,
without having a varying height throughout its
cross section.
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Worn mounts become squashed and smaller in size,
leading to the misalignment of the engine.
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Severe vibrations
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When the rubber or dampening fluid of the engine
mount wears out, it greatly affects the ability
to absorb the vibrations and maintain a stability.
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The broken engine mounts are no longer capable of
absorbing the vibrations from the engine as the
rubber guards are ineffective.
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Sometimes, the driver does not notice the
vibrations unless there is one passenger seated
by his side who feels the severe vibrations.
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Loud sounds
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One of the most common symptoms associated with
bad engine mounts are the loud sounds that
origins from the engine bay.
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This is mainly in the form of clanking or
banging sounds which gives a clear thought of the
weight of the engine being shifted excessively to
the point of contact.
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These sounds are fairly audible even in case of
slight acceleration and also when you accelerate
the engine to higher speeds.
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