Keeping Engines Steady

Anthony Fontanelle
January 8, 2008

The engine is the most important part of any vehicle. Without it, there will be no means of supplying power to a number of car parts. The internal combustion process will not take place too without an engine. Even with all the innovations made in the automotive industry, a car still needs an engine. This is why engine maintenance is always a top priority.

When there is car failure, the primary suspect is the engine. Typically, one would pop the hood open, and immediately begin inspecting the engine bay. Among the many components and peripherals of the engine, an engine mount is one of the most crucial. The engine mount is the adjoining device used between the engine and the chassis. Also, it basically carries the engine to keep it steady even in the midst of vibrations brought about by the chassis. Failure of the engine mount may not necessarily lead to the failure of the car. But, it affects the performance of the engine. This is all the more evident during acceleration. When the engine mount becomes too weak, excessive noise is one result. This often takes the form of disturbing, clunking sounds that happen as the car speeds up.

Sometimes, a bigger symptom of having failed engine mounts is when they create vibrations in car seats. These vibrations will often be felt when the speed of the car is at a high. This bouncy feeling, of course, is very irritating especially if one knows how easy it is to prevent such troubles from happening. When these symptoms are experienced, then it’s high time for a car owner to secure replacements. Engine mounts usually last for 60,000 miles. So when one decides to get some tune-ups, have the engine mount checked for rust too.

The engine is indeed a really critical part of the car. It is connected to various parts and systems. When one of them fails, the engine will also suffer. It is therefore not only the oils that need to be replaced every tune-up session. It is also a must that the engine is fastened sturdily, and connected effectively to the chassis. So before one starts to make the engine kick out hundreds of horsepower, keeping it steady must come first.

Source:  Amazines.com