For a vehicle that will give your smooth and efficient service for many miles down the road, it is important to have regular engine service performed by a trained mechanic. Unfortunately, if you keep your vehicle long enough, it's fairly certain that at some point in time, a major component will probably fail, resulting in a costly engine repair.
An inspection of the three components listed below will typically be included in a general engine service:
- Pistons: Most motors have 4, 6, or 8 pistons that move vertically within the cylinders. These pistons have rings to keep the oil free of fuel and air and to keep it from entering the combustion chamber.
- Worn out rings allow fuel and air to leak into the oil and dilute it, reducing its ability to lubricate the engine, resulting in premature wear. Replacing the rings is a common form of engine repair.
- Crankshaft: The crankshaft is connected to each piston with a rod, and rides on bearings which support the crankshaft and rods.
- A loud knocking noise is an indication that these bearings are wearing out. The crankshaft may need to be removed and the surface where the bearings ride may need to be machined. Or the entire crankshaft may need to be replaced. This will be a rather extensive and costly form of engine repair.
- Valvetrain: The valvetrain consists of valves, rocker arms, pushrods, lifters, and camshaft. Its job is to let air and fuel in and out of the engine at the proper time. The timing is controlled by the camshaft, which is synchronized to the crankshaft by a chain or belt.
- If grayish/white smoke is seen only when starting your car, it may be an indication of leaking valve seals, allowing the oil to seep into the combustion chamber and collect there until you start your car. It would be a simple engine repair to replace the valve seals.
As most drivers know, the basic purpose of an engine is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion, turning the wheels of the car. But when any of the three components named above fail, and the air and/or fuel is restricted or blocked, some form of engine repair is headed your way.
Need expert advice about a minor engine service or a more extensive engine repair? Contact our ASE certified technicians at Rebel Automotive or go online to https://www.rebel-auto.com for more information. We will be pleased to take care of your vehicle and provide you with honest and professional vehicle maintenance issues. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV, and North Las Vegas, NV.
For a vehicle that will give your smooth and efficient service for many miles down the road, it is important to have regular engine service performed by a trained mechanic. Unfortunately, if you keep your vehicle long enough, it's fairly certain that at some point in time, a major component will probably fail, resulting in a costly engine repair.
An inspection of the three components listed below will typically be included in a general engine service:
- Pistons: Most motors have 4, 6, or 8 pistons that move vertically within the cylinders. These pistons have rings to keep the oil free of fuel and air and to keep it from entering the combustion chamber.
- Worn out rings allow fuel and air to leak into the oil and dilute it, reducing its ability to lubricate the engine, resulting in premature wear. Replacing the rings is a common form of engine repair.
- Crankshaft: The crankshaft is connected to each piston with a rod, and rides on bearings which support the crankshaft and rods.
- A loud knocking noise is an indication that these bearings are wearing out. The crankshaft may need to be removed and the surface where the bearings ride may need to be machined. Or the entire crankshaft may need to be replaced. This will be a rather extensive and costly form of engine repair.
- Valvetrain: The valvetrain consists of valves, rocker arms, pushrods, lifters, and camshaft. Its job is to let air and fuel in and out of the engine at the proper time. The timing is controlled by the camshaft, which is synchronized to the crankshaft by a chain or belt.
- If grayish/white smoke is seen only when starting your car, it may be an indication of leaking valve seals, allowing the oil to seep into the combustion chamber and collect there until you start your car. It would be a simple engine repair to replace the valve seals.
As most drivers know, the basic purpose of an engine is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion, turning the wheels of the car. But when any of the three components named above fail, and the air and/or fuel is restricted or blocked, some form of engine repair is headed your way.
Need expert advice about a minor engine service or a more extensive engine repair? Contact our ASE certified technicians at Rebel Automotive or go online to https://www.rebel-auto.com for more information. We will be pleased to take care of your vehicle and provide you with honest and professional vehicle maintenance issues. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV, and North Las Vegas, NV.
