Preventative maintenance is the easiest way to prevent most engine problems. Your Honda’s manual provides a maintenance schedule that will keep your engine working perfectly for years to come. If you have a problem with your engine, your Honda dealership can repair it for you.
3 Engine Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Honda Dealership
Engine Misfiring
Misfiring is a failure in the combustion process, and it’s also a sign that something is wrong with your engine. Combustion requires a precise mixture of air and fuel, which is then compressed in the cylinders and ignited by the spark plugs. When the mixture is ignited correctly as it should be, it produces a series of timed mini explosions. These explosions release the energy that’s used to move your car.
If the spark plug causes the mixture to burn poorly, your engine will misfire. Misfiring is caused by an irregular series of explosions that waste much of the fuel in the affected cylinder and can produce a shockwave or loud noise from the engine. It is usually due to worn spark plugs, but will also happen if your engine is fuel-rich. We’ll test your plugs and examine your engine to identify and fix the problem.
Old Coolant
Coolant is a vital part of your engine’s cooling system. It’s pumped through the engine at high speed and absorbs heat as it moves. The now hot coolant then enters the radiator tubes, where the heat is removed by heat exchange. Coolant also absorbs dirt and other debris in your engine, and this gradually makes the coolant slower and thicker.
As coolant ages, it becomes more acidic and this can cause additional trouble for your engine. Acidic coolant can cause rust in your cooling system, and this can lead to coolant leaks. We’ll flush the cooling system to remove the old coolant and refill it with fresh coolant.
Illuminated Check Engine Light
The warning lights on your dash give you a heads-up on any problem in your Honda. The lights all illuminate when your engine starts and then go dark again, and this signals that everything is working correctly. If a warning light remains illuminated, this means something is wrong. The check engine light is the most important of these warning lights, as it only lights up to warn of a problem with your engine.
All your important engine components have sensors connected to them. The sensors supply information to your computer on the health and operations of the components they’re connected to. If a component develops a problem, the computer is informed, and the warning light will illuminate. We can identify the cause of the problem through an engine diagnostic, and then we’ll repair it.
If you have a problem with your engine, our Honda-trained technicians can quickly and efficiently repair it. Call us today at Honda of New Rochelle, NY.
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