Does My Vehicle Need a Complete Engine Overhaul?

The engine in your car, truck, or SUV is the most important part of your vehicle. If your engine isn’t running properly, you might not be able to drive your vehicle at all. You also might be forced to replace your engine or get a new vehicle if the problem gets bad enough.

Fortunately, you can bring your engine back to life by having a complete engine overhaul done. It will save you a lot of time and money when compared to an engine replacement. During an overhaul, your engine will be disassembled completely, cleaned top to bottom, inspected thoroughly, and then repaired. It will ensure your engine is working the way it should. Here are some signs that will show you need to have an engine overhaul done.

Your engine is using more oil than it should.

There are piston rings located in your engine that are designed to seal the cylinders. Over time, these piston rings can wear down and stop forming a tight seal. This can allow oil to sneak past the weak seals and burn with the fuel that moves through the cylinder. When this happens, your vehicle will often burn through oil a lot quicker than it should.

Your engine is producing white smoke that is coming out of your exhaust.

In addition to causing you to burn through too much oil, worn piston rings can also force your engine to create an excess amount of white smoke. When this takes place, you will see the white smoke come out of your exhaust. This is never a good sign and should be taken seriously.

Your engine is making a knocking noise when your vehicle is on.

The piston rings aren’t the only things in the engine that can cause problems. There are also engine bearings that house the moving parts in your engine. As these bearings wear down, they will usually produce a very loud knocking sound that you’ll hear when your vehicle is up and running. That sound usually means you need to have serious work done to your engine.

You can avoid engine failure by maintaining your vehicle properly. However, in the event that you need to have a complete engine overhaul done, AV Bumper to Bumper can set you up with the right services. Call us at 661-949-1999 today to schedule a repair.

 

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