subject: Automotive Repair Manuals Importance Of Experienced Motor Diagnostics [print this page] If a leak is found , smell the fluid or determine if it is oil , fluid or other type of fluid. Listen carefully for unusual noises, that indicate part wear or damage
Experienced auto diagnostician and Chilton Manuals online sales manager M.L. Labovitch notes and advices - that with any concurrent or even suspicions of engine , motor or diagnostic issues , concerns or troubles take the time , effort and efforts to thoroughly and completely inspect and test the engine or components to completely and fully determine the exact cause or causes or what repair or repairs are needed. Patching a symptom only is downright foolish , short sighted and false economy. A case of overall poor economy simple as that. On top of that engines and vehicle have become much more complex and difficult to diagnose - No doubt about it - our vehicles have become computer marvels. Imagine all the diagnostic modules , air bags, engine controls and diagnostics all working , interacting and working together to either give a diagnostician unknown conflicts and problems for no apparent reason what so ever. William S Simpson experienced Toronto based auto diagnostic consultant notes that if you think that the family of alcoholics have conflicts try working on a modern 2010 era vehicle with all of it different and varied exotic and complex electronics. These problems can occur after extended service, high mileage or severe driving conditions. Demanding and severe driving conditions often involve stop and go driving conditions such as those experienced by drivers in the taxi transportation industries or the police department. What else and conditions to watch for when it comes to noting and determining demanding driving and motoring conditions - high kilometers , engine overheating , lack of periodic maintenance as well as other types of abuse . In the case of "company cars" and vehicles - often it can be said that it is only company cars that can go between 100,000 and one million miles between oil changes.
As a simple example a worn or stretched timing chain can cause engine valves to open and close at the wrong time in relation to piston movement. Symptoms and signs of engine problems can include - excessive oil use and consumption - especially when blue smoke can be noted emanating from a vehicle's exhaust pipe or exhausts. Oil in the coolant is usually not an engine problem but is usually caused by a leak in the radiator ( transmission ) oil cooler.
Engine oil leaks occur when gaskets harden and crack, when seals wear, when fasteners come loose, or ultimately there is part damage ( warped surfaces , cracked parts).
To find oil leaks, clean the affected area on the outside of the engine. Then , trace the leak upward and upwards to the source itself. Oil will usually flow down and to the rear of the engine because of cooling fan action - transportation mechanics advise.
If not diagnosed correctly and fully, by what might be considered experienced and competent auto diagnostic staffs, which have time and expertise on their side a mechanic might miss or mistake the problem as any of a number of other engine issue or concerns. Instead of a relatively minor, and less expensive engine auto repair you might end up with a whopping auto repair invoice cost of a complete motor overhaul or even replacement when in actuality all that is required, with the benefit of a full and complete and thorough auto diagnostic workup may be a less costly procedure of replacement of that worn or stretched worn or stretched timing chain at your local garage.
Thus a second opinion in regards to auto repairs and diagnosis can indeed save you as a motorist or vehicle owner time, cash as well as increase the comfort and reliability that you enjoy as an automotive and vehicle owner.
