Denton Auto Repair

While your role for starting a vehicle only entails turning a key, there is quite a bit more that goes into the act. There is actually a complex series of events that occurs to get the motor purring, meaning a lot that can potentially go wrong. These following issues are some of the most common problems that prevent a vehicle from starting. Bad Alternator The alternator is what charges your battery while the car is running. If the alternator fails your battery will be quickly drained and the car's engine won't be able to turn over. Fuel System Problem There are a few possible faults in the fuel system. A faulty fuel pump will fail to deliver gasoline to the engine and a clogged fuel filter will prevent the proper amount of fuel from getting to the combustion chamber. Faulty Starter If you hear a single click, or a click, click, click, when you try to start the there is a good chance that your starter motor or solenoid has gone bad. Bad Ignition An ignition switch that has bit the dust ... read more

One of the hardest worked systems in your car is the exhaust, and it doesn't have any moving parts, aside from the exhaust valves inside the engine. Made up of a series of pipes after that, the exhaust is tasked with removing harmful fumes from inside the engine, converting them to less hazardous emissions, and then expelling them out of the tailpipe. An exhaust leak can result in major engine trouble, as well as put you and your passengers at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. To prevent health concerns for you and your car be sure to get to a repair shop if you notice any of these signs of an exhaust leak. Massive decrease in fuel economy There are many things that can cause your MPGs to fall, but an exhaust leak is likely to slash your fuel efficiency by nearly half. This will occur because the oxygen sensor, located in the exhaust system, monitors oxygen in the exhaust in order to help regulate the air/fuel mixture used to make the car run. A leak will cause the sensor to detect ex ... read more