Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Troubleshooting your engine - that's a large arena. After all, most of your car is engine. Or at least the part that you need. Your car's engine is made up of many systems that all have to work together in order to make your car run the way it should. The best way to troubleshoot your engine is to observe the problem and the symptoms, then trace those symptoms to the most likely repairs. We can help you do just that.

Observation is the key to engine troubleshooting. You know your car better than anyone. This means that if it's making a sound or a smell that's not normal you will most likely notice something's awry. Many times a strange smell or sound is no big deal, but when you know that something is wrong these clues can be the key to prope3r troubleshooting.

The following areas will come up during troubleshooting analysis. Follow the trail and you will find troubleshooting salvation, or at least a shorter day of troubleshooting.

Symptoms:

• Engine Misfiring or Surging
• Engine Hesitating
• Excessive Oil Consumption
• Smoke in Exhaust