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Learn to Identify the Most Prominent Symptoms of Car Failure

In the same way that it gives sensations, the car can let the driver know when something is not going well and show possible breakdown indicators. Keep reading this post by Tiger Synthetics in Zachary.

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White Smoke

The color of the exhaust smoke can be a clear indicator that the combustion is not working correctly. Depending on the color, you'll know if something is wrong or if it's something temporary. If the smoke is white, it could be water vapor from condensation, which passes to a steam state when the entire exhaust zone is heated and comes out mixed with fumes. If water is the problem, it will last a short time, and then the smoke's color will return to normal. If it doesn't go away and it's dense, you need to have it serviced because it may be burning another liquid, such as coolant.

Colored Smoke

If you see the smoke in different colors, it may be time to take this more seriously. If it's blue, see it as an unmistakable sign that the car consumes motor oil in a higher proportion than usual. However, keep in mind that a diesel or gasoline car doesn't consume oil to run unless it's a two-stroke engine. Oil gets consumed in a tiny percentage, but as a consequence of combustion, and under normal conditions, it doesn't even influence the oil level. If it comes out of the exhaust burnt, you'll notice several things: the persistent blue color, the smell, and that the oil level decreases.

Gray Smoke

If you see a persistent, dense gray haze, causes can vary. It's advisable to consult with a mechanic to get to the root of the problem. The most notable case, since it's impossible to ignore, is black smoke. You can see this smoke from a mile away, and it's usually caused by dirt in a filter or valve. Also, this smoke is highly polluting, and more fuel is consumed.

Squealing on the Brakes

The brake system is another component that warns the driver that something is wrong. If the brake pads wear out before you can check their condition, you'll notice several states from loss of braking ability to a screech that starts soft but can become more disturbing as time passes. There's no need to have second thoughts with the brake system: if you think something's wrong, look at it. The squeak could be produced by a tiny grain of sand but also abnormal wear.

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The Car Has a Bad Start or Lacks Power

First of all, these failures have several possible explanations. If you turn the key and the engine won't start or it seems half throttle, weak, with an irregular idle, then the range of possibilities opens to the following reasons:

A loose or broken vacuum hose
The idle control valve
A failure in the battery caused by wear or very low-temperature conditions
The alternator did not fully charge the battery and the car requires the stored energy to start the vehicle
Spark plugs are at the end of their life cycle
Dirt and lack of lubrication in the starter motor

This Applies to Diesel Cars

If it's related to the EGR valve, you'll notice the following traits when starting the car:

Strange starting
Higher fuel consumption for no apparent reason
The engine is stalling
There's excess smoke
There's a lack of power

In that case, there are two things you can do to fix this problem. First, clean the valve, an easy remedy. Or change it if there's no other alternative, a more expensive solution.