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Does Your Car Engine Need to be Replaced?

The car engine is the most important part of your car. It provides power and makes sure that you can get where you need to go. If there is a problem with your car engine, it will be hard for you to enjoy driving around town or taking long trips on the highway. The question of whether or not your car’s engine needs to be replaced comes up when something goes wrong. So, does your car need a new engine? Read on to learn some signs. 

The Job of the Engine

The car engine is responsible for making sure that your car moves when it needs to. It does this by providing power in the form of fuel. That fuel then turns into heat in the cylinders of the car engine, which then expands and contracts to create a pumping motion that can turn into movement. The car engine has several parts that work together to make this happen.  

The car engine also has another job. It is responsible for making sure that the car can idle and keep itself running, even when you aren’t speeding down the highway at 100 miles an hour. As such, car engines need to run smoothly and not make any noise or cause problems for the car owner. If your car suffers from car engine problems, it will be hard to keep it running and may eventually stop working all together.

Common Engine Problems

There are several common problems that car engines face:

1) A car engine can simply stop working and not even turn on.

This needs to be addressed as soon as possible because the car won’t be able to move if this happens, which puts you and anyone else who is driving the car in danger.

2) You may also notice grinding or squeaking noises that are coming from your car engine.

These sounds mean that the car engine is wearing out, which could eventually lead to it needing to be replaced. If you drive a lot for your job, this can become even more problematic because your car’s car engine will wear out much faster.

3) The car engine may have a hard time starting.

If you notice that your car takes longer to start up, this could mean that the car engine is having problems turning over and needs to be replaced soon, before it breaks down entirely. So, does the car engine need to be replaced? Well, if you notice any of the car engine problems above, it probably does. However, there are also other car engine problems that you should be aware of too.

An Engine Rebuild

Rebuilding an engine is a detailed process that includes the cleaning and assessment of the short block, replacement of the piston rings, bearings or other components in addition to reconditioning of the cylinders in order to make sure the engine is in optimal working condition.

Replacement

An engine replacement involves completely changing out the car’s old engine with new parts. In many cases, a replacement is used to replace older car engines that are not working properly or that are in poor condition. This then allows for a better reliable and powerful engine in the vehicle. In short, replacing an engine is done to make an old car reliable and safe for daily use yet again. 

Engine Care with Scott’s Auto

If your car is exhibiting any of the signs mentioned above, it’s time to bring it into our team of professionals at Scott’s Auto so we can assess the engine. From there, we will be able to tell you what your best option is — whether that means a rebuild or replacement. Keep your car running smoothly and safely with Scott’s Auto. For more information on locations, please click here.