3 Engine Problems You Should Always Fix at Coughlin Toyota in Heath, OH

Oil Leaks

Oil is continually pumped through your engine and both cleans and protects the engine as it works. Many engine components depend on friction to work effectively, and this friction could lead to damage. Engine oil coats these components with a protective film to prevent friction damage. The fast-moving oil also helps to reduce the heat generated by many engine components.

The most common cause of an oil leak is worn or damaged seals. An oil leak will cause the engine temperature to rise as the oil’s cooling effect is steadily lost. In addition, many engine components will be damaged by friction. We can easily trace an oil leak and repair it: then we’ll refill your engine with fresh oil.

Damaged Sensors

Sensors act as the eyes and ears of your Toyota’s computer. These sensors continually feed information to the computer, which allows the computer to make decisions. Sensors can become damaged due to problems in the engine, and they can also fail due to age or electrical supply issues. Failed sensors will transmit little or no information to your computer.

The lack of information caused by a damaged sensor will lead to additional problems or damage. A failed oxygen sensor, for example, won’t supply your computer with the correct percentage of air in the engine. Air is vital for your engine, as efficient combustion requires a precise air-fuel ratio. Insufficient air in the engine can damage the spark plugs, ignition coils, and the catalytic converter. Our technicians will identify any failed sensors and replace them.

Check Engine Light

Your dash panel has numerous warning lights that give you an early heads-up if a system has a problem. The most important of these warning lights is the check engine light which lights up in response to any issue affecting your engine. Unlike most other warning lights like the ABS or the low oil light, the check engine light doesn’t identify the specific cause of the problem.

If your engine light illuminates, we advise visiting our service department ASAP. Our technicians will connect your car’s computer to our diagnostic system, and they will quickly identify the source of trouble. Once we know what’s wrong, we will fix the problem.

Problems in an engine are usually easy and inexpensive to repair if they’re detected when they first start. Call us today at Coughlin Toyota.

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