When Your Car Engine Stops Working

If you are already familiar with how a car engine works, then it will be easier for you to understand what may cause engine problems. If your engine suddenly does not run or breaks down while you are driving your way to work, then it is probably because there is a bad fuel mix, lack of compression or lack of spark.

A bad fuel mix happens when you run out of gas; when there is not enough air to be mixed with the fuel inside the engine; when there is too much or too little supply of fuel; when the fuel is mixed with another substance, like water; your piston rings are already worn out; the intake or exhaust valve does not close properly; and/or there is a hole in your cylinder, causing the fuel to leak. Hence, the fuel and air are not compressed properly. Apart from a lack of compression, a lack of spark can also cause engine problems. Your spark plug is worn out, the wire is cut, the battery is dead, the valves fail to function properly, your tailpipe is clogged, or you have run out of oil.

Knowing the factors that cause engine problems will help you to identify what kind of problem your engine is experiencing. It is only after examining your engine and determining its problem are you able to find the right solution in repairing it.

When you know how to find ways to repair your engine, then you can make a good deal with your Indianapolis car dealer, because you yourself can identify what may cause future problems in your engine when you have a look at it before buying the car.

Even though your Indianapolis car dealer will assure you that the car is in good shape and the engine is working well, you can make sure that the car really is as what the dealer has promised and you have a clear idea on what to do, in case of an emergency.

If you want to prevent your engine from malfunctioning, then you might want to point out to your Indianapolis car dealer that the spark plugs need to be replaced. You may also want to check whether your piston rings are not defective, otherwise the spark plugs will not work.