Engine Repair: Check Out These 3 Components!
If you keep your vehicle long enough, it's fairly certain that at some point in time, a major engine component will probably fail. To ensure your automobile continues to perform smoothly and efficiently over the long haul, make sure you have a regular engine service performed by a trained mechanic. The basic purpose of an engine is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion, turning the wheels of the car. But if the air or fuel become blocked, you will be headed for a complete engine rebuild to restore or replace the failing components.
An engine service typically includes an inspection of the three vital components listed below:
- Pistons: Most motors have 4, 6, or 8 pistons which move vertically within the cylinders. The Pistons have rings that keep the oil free of fuel and air and keep it from entering the combustion chamber. When the rings wear out, oil can enter the combustion chamber. This causes a grayish/white smoke to be seen coming from the tailpipe as the oil burns. Worn out rings also allow fuel and air to leak into the oil, thereby diluting it and reducing its ability to lubricate the engine. The replacing the rings is a common form of engine repair.
- Crankshaft: The crankshaft is connected to the pistons by a connecting rod and rides on bearings--which support the crankshaft and rods--which in turn connects the pistons to the crankshaft. A loud knocking noise is an indication that these bearings are wearing out. Removing the crankshaft and machining the surface where the bearings ride, or else replacing the entire crankshaft is considered an extensive and rather costly form of engine repair.
- Valve train: The valve train consists of valves, rocker arms, pushrods, lifters, and camshaft, which works to let air and fuel in and out of the engine at the proper time. The timing is controlled by the camshaft, synchronized to the crankshaft by a chain or belt. An indication of leaking valve seals is grayish/white smoke seen when starting your car. This allows oil to seep into the combustion chamber and collect there until the car is started and burns the oil.
Need professional advice about a minor engine repair or a more extensive engine rebuild? The experts at Gary's Quality Automotive are happy to help you. Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians by calling (308) 381-2295 or go online at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
If you keep your vehicle long enough, it's fairly certain that at some point in time, a major engine component will probably fail. To ensure your automobile continues to perform smoothly and efficiently over the long haul, make sure you have a regular engine service performed by a trained mechanic. The basic purpose of an engine is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion, turning the wheels of the car. But if the air or fuel become blocked, you will be headed for a complete engine rebuild to restore or replace the failing components.
An engine service typically includes an inspection of the three vital components listed below:
- Pistons: Most motors have 4, 6, or 8 pistons which move vertically within the cylinders. The Pistons have rings that keep the oil free of fuel and air and keep it from entering the combustion chamber. When the rings wear out, oil can enter the combustion chamber. This causes a grayish/white smoke to be seen coming from the tailpipe as the oil burns. Worn out rings also allow fuel and air to leak into the oil, thereby diluting it and reducing its ability to lubricate the engine. The replacing the rings is a common form of engine repair.
- Crankshaft: The crankshaft is connected to the pistons by a connecting rod and rides on bearings--which support the crankshaft and rods--which in turn connects the pistons to the crankshaft. A loud knocking noise is an indication that these bearings are wearing out. Removing the crankshaft and machining the surface where the bearings ride, or else replacing the entire crankshaft is considered an extensive and rather costly form of engine repair.
- Valve train: The valve train consists of valves, rocker arms, pushrods, lifters, and camshaft, which works to let air and fuel in and out of the engine at the proper time. The timing is controlled by the camshaft, synchronized to the crankshaft by a chain or belt. An indication of leaking valve seals is grayish/white smoke seen when starting your car. This allows oil to seep into the combustion chamber and collect there until the car is started and burns the oil.
Need professional advice about a minor engine repair or a more extensive engine rebuild? The experts at Gary's Quality Automotive are happy to help you. Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians by calling (308) 381-2295 or go online at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
