3 Engine Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Toyota Dealer

The engine is the heart of your Toyota, and it requires a regular car and attention to keep it healthy. As time passes, parts can wear out or suffer damage, and you’ll need an engine repair. These are a few engine problems that your Toyota dealer in Noblesville, IN, can repair for you.

Rusted Radiator

The radiator is responsible for removing engine heat. Engine coolant absorbs heat as it travels, and the hot coolant enters the tubes in the radiator. Once inside the tubes, heat is removed by heat exchange as cold air flows over the hot tubes. A radiator operates at high pressure and temperatures of over 300 F. Under these conditions, an under-serviced radiator can develop a leak.

Coolant is composed of antifreeze and water. Escaping coolant will rapidly dry outside the radiator due to the high temperatures. Unfortunately, the water in the coolant can damage the radiator and cause rust. Rust can spread rapidly through metal and weakens the radiator. Weakened areas can create further leaks. We can’t repair a rusted radiator, but we can replace it for you.

Damaged Oxygen Sensors

Oxygen sensors are installed in several parts of your car. Their job is to monitor the amount of air in your engine. Additional oxygen sensors monitor the amount of air in the exhaust gases. The information they produce is sent to your car’s computer, which makes decisions to maintain the correct oxygen balance for your engine.

Air is essential for combustion, as this process requires 14x more air than fuel. Damaged sensors can over or under-report the amount of air. If your computer receives the wrong information, this will cause further problems. An incorrect amount of oxygen can cause misfiring, damage to the spark plugs and cylinders, and potentially damage the catalytic converter. We can test the sensors and replace any damaged ones.

Misfiring

Misfiring is incomplete detonation during combustion. Combustion requires the correct mixture of air and fuel. These elements mix in the intake manifold and are injected into the cylinders. In each cylinder, the air-fuel mix is heavily compressed and then ignited by the spark plug. In the case of misfiring, either the mix is incorrect, or the compression isn’t sufficient.

When a cylinder misfires, you feel a shudder from the engine. Misfiring wastes fuel as most of the contents of a misfiring cylinder are dumped into the exhaust and not ignited. Misfiring usually occurs due to too much fuel in the air-fuel mix or damage to the spark plugs. We’ll examine your engine and fix the problem.

If your engine shows any signs of trouble, call us right away at Ed Martin Toyota.

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