Your Hyundai is an excellent and very reliable car: two of the reasons why you chose it in the first place. To keep your vehicle in good condition, though, any potential problem must be repaired ASAP. Engine problems can be very damaging. As your Hyundai dealer, we’d like to tell you about some of the problems we can fix for you.
3 Engine Problems That You Need To Get Fixed at Your Hyundai Dealer
Colored Exhaust Smoke
Exhaust smoke from a healthy engine is white. Black, blue, or gray smoke is a sign that something is going wrong. The color of the smoke identifies the problem. Black smoke means there’s a combustion problem, and your engine is burning too much fuel. The problem would be caused by a clogged air filter, damaged fuel injectors, or a malfunctioning sensor.
Blue exhaust smoke means your engine is burning oil. Oil is leaking into your engine from damaged rings or seals. Thick white smoke means that water is entering the exhaust system. The most common cause of this is antifreeze leaking into the exhaust. Gray smoke can mean your engine is using too much oil, you have a jammed PCV valve, or you have transmission problems.
Overheating Problems
Your Hyundai has a highly-efficient cooling system, and the radiator is the centerpiece of this system. The radiator acts as a heat exchanger to exchange heat from the coolant with cooler outside air. Coolant is pumped through your engine when the temperature rises. The coolant absorbs the heat from the engine and transports it to the radiator for cooling.
The cooling system can be affected by several different problems, including coolant leaks, damaged radiator hoses, and a blocked radiator. Each of these problems can lead to an increase in engine temperature. If the engine temperature rises too high, it can result in serious damage to your engine. Our technicians will investigate and find and fix the problem.
Transmission Problems
Your transmission and engine are connected. The transmission uses the power from your engine to move your car’s wheels at the desired speed. It achieves this using a series of gears of decreasing sizes. The transmission is a very complex piece of engineering with hundreds of fast-moving parts. The failure of a small component in the transmission can result in transmission damage.
A crack in the transmission pan gasket, for example, can cause a transmission fluid leak. Transmission fluid is essential for your transmission as it reduces heat, acts as a lubricant, and provides hydraulic power. Leaking fluid can swiftly increase the temperature in the transmission. If the leak isn’t fixed, your transmission can overheat.
If you have any problems with your engine, call us ASAP at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville.
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