Engine Repair and Diagnostics at Joe's Tire Hospital in Duncan, BC

Your vehicle’s engine is essentially its beating heart. Without your engine, your vehicle will not be able to convert the gasoline that causes your vehicle to move. Since your engine is your vehicle’s most vital component, it is important that you keep it in proper working condition.

How Does Your Engine Work?

Most vehicles use an internal combustion engine. The fundamental chemical process of releasing energy from a fuel and air mixture is combustion, sometimes referred to as burning. In an internal combustion engine, the gasoline is ignited and burned inside the engine itself. The energy from the combustion is then partially converted into work by the engine. A stationary cylinder and a moving piston make up the engine. The piston is propelled by the expanding combustion gases, which turns the crankshaft. This motion ultimately propels the wheels of the car through the powertrain's gearing system.

Signs of a Failing Engine

Signs of engine failure are something that you never want to ignore. If you notice any of these problems with your vehicle, contact Joe's Tire Hospital in Duncan, BC to get your vehicle checked as soon as possible:

· Your check engine light is illuminated on your dashboard – this symbol can come on because of a minor issue with your gas cap, but it can also be an indication that there is a problem with your engine.

· Your engine is generating odd noises – if you can hear strange noises both while your car is moving and when it is stopped, then you could have an issue with your engine.

· Your car is moving awkwardly or inconsistently - a malfunctioning engine can make your car shake, stutter, jerk, or lose power.

· Low gas mileage – if you notice that your vehicle is getting dramatically lower gas milage than usual, this could be a sign of an issue with your engine.

What Makes Engine Repair Critical?

In order to keep your car or truck running at its best, engine maintenance is essential. Your engine bears the entire strain of your vehicle and keeps all of its components functioning efficiently, so you want to ensure that it is well-maintained.

Any machine, including the engine in your car, can last longer by adhering to a regular maintenance schedule. Allowing dirt, old oil, and minor damage to accumulate by not adhering to a regular maintenance schedule can cause your vehicle’s engine to die early. If you follow a good maintenance routine, you can keep your engine running longer and save money. You can maintain your engine with simple measures like routinely changing your oil filter and motor oil. Bring your car into Joe's Tire Hospital in Duncan, BC for a complete diagnostic checkup if you want to maintain the cleanliness of your fluids and make sure your engine is functioning properly.

It's no minor task to fix an engine, but your engine problems can be resolved by one of our highly skilled automotive specialists.

How Do We Make a Diagnosis?

There are many ways we can diagnose engine issues, but the most popular is by using electronic diagnostic instruments. When your engine isn't running properly, your car's on-board diagnostic system records "trouble codes" and stores them. Our scanning instruments can read these codes, and the results are often verified by an inspection and road test.

The most typical engine problems are engine plugs requiring replacement and spark plugs misfiring due to wear or damage.

The automotive specialists at Joe's Tire Hospital in Duncan, BC are here to help you with all of your engine repair and diagnostic needs.