Engine Service

Ensure your vehicle runs smoothly with expert engine service and repair

Modern cars possess greater computing power than the first spacecraft that carried humans to the moon! Nevertheless, this advanced technology does not make them immune to problems. It’s crucial to always pay attention to the signals your engine gives to ensure it operates efficiently. You depend on your vehicle for commuting to work, taking your children to school, or picking them up from soccer practice. Your car also supports your leisure activities. By keeping up with regular maintenance, your car is likely to continue providing reliable transportation. However, if you ignore necessary servicing and repairs or if your car has accumulated high mileage, it may start showing signs of trouble.

For most vehicles, regular maintenance service is generally recommended at every 5,000 miles. Of course, checking your car on a more regular basis is even better. Maintenance keeps your vehicle running safely and smoothly down the road for a much longer distance compared to never doing upkeep.

5 signs you need engine serviced

1. Check Engine Light

When the check engine light comes on be sure to get to the repair shop for proper diagnostics. Lots of things can trigger this light. The longer you wait the worse the problem will get and the more expensive the repairs!

2. Leaks

If you notice any major leaks underneath your car on the ground where you normally park, take your car to a mechanic as soon as possible.

Usually toward the front of the car, you’ll want to look for bright green (coolant) or dark red/brown (transmission oil, engine oil or brake fluid). As a side note, in the summer months with the air conditioner running, there will be fresh water dripping from the front near the passenger side, this is normal.

3. Smoke coming from under the hood

Your vehicle should never have any type of smoke coming from under the hood. This could indicate an over-heating problem, which could severely damage your engine if you continue to drive.

Keep an eye on the temperature gauge on the dash and be sure that it is not going up. If you are driving, pull over and wait for the engine to cool and consider getting assistance immediately.

4. Engine chugging, racing or shaking

This could be a performance problem, which may mean your car needs a tune-up. Either way, take it into your shop for a test drive or make the next available appointment.

5. Loss in power or stalling

Difficulty getting up to speed, or not being able reach the same distance with a full tank of gas could mean something is wrong. Also stalling even though you’re in the right gear can be a tell-tale sign.