Top 5 Symptoms of Engine Trouble

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Top 5 symptoms of engine trouble
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Introduction
In life we dont always appreciate things until
theyre gone. Driving down the road to the beach
and being stranded as a result of an engine
failure is a case in example. Not being car
negligent could have avoided this situation.
Failing to fully consider the warning signs of
the past will have consequences. Its important
for you to know of the common symptoms of engine
trouble before there are consequences. Here are a
few.
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1. Warning lights

• Some simple rules of thumb to consider. If the
  lights on your car dashboard turn off
  automatically after each start, then everythings
  good. If they dont then thats a sign that there
  is a problem and that immediate servicing is
  needed. Pay special attention to these critical
  engine warning lights
• Oil Level,
• Oil pressure,
• Engine maintenance.

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2. Jerkiness
Driving should be free of jerkiness and engine
stalling. The drive from your car should always
be smooth. If your cars engine is irregular in
its power and drive, it may indicate a pending
serious engine problem. The cause of these
problems can range from faulty spark plugs to
clogged fuel lines, and blocked air filters.
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3. Changes in Engine noise
Changes in engine noise such as a tapping or
popping sound from your car can indicate
pre-ignition detonation within your engine
cylinders. This can result in expensive piston
damage. Dont ignore these noises. If you
experience a change in engine noise with your
car, make sure you service it immediately.
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• 4. Unpleasant smells
• Unusual smells can indicate serious engine
  issues. It may indicate oil, gas or coolant
  leaking from conventional closed loop systems
  which shouldnt smell. It can also indicate
  harmful exhaust gases entering the cabin of your
  car. DO NOT ignore these issues in any way.
• 5. Smoke signals
• These are your red flags to observe
• Blue smoke This indicates the escape of oil from
  its intended passage into the engine.
• White smoke This indicates leakage of water into
  your engine from the cooling jacket.

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A final tip
DO NOT neglect any of these symptoms before they
have expensive consequences Always remember that
regular servicing of your car is the key to
keeping engine problems at bay. Prevention is
always better than a cure.
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