Posted on 10/2/2017
When you turn the key in the ignition of your car or truck your vehicle should instantly roar to life. The starting system should fire up the engine in just a few cranks in a healthy vehicle. However, if your engine is struggling to operate it may crank over and over before starting. That's not the only sign of trouble though. If you run into any of the following issues be sure to contact your local auto repair shop so that proper diagnostics and repairs can be completed to ensure your car is safe and reliable. Knocking Noise If you can hear a knocking noise coming from the front of your vehicle while driving your vehicle may be suffering from worn engine bearings. This noise will rise and fall with engine RPMs. The engine bearings are what the moving parts of the engine rest on and they will wear out after many, many miles of use. If this problem goes unchecked it could lead to a seized engine, which would likely require an engine replacement. Increased Exhaust Smoke Have you noticed ... read more