subject: Ut Auto Repair: The In's And Out's [print this page] We've all been thereWe've all been there. We get up early, go for a morning run, shower, and get ready for work. It's sixty degrees outside, the sun is shining, and it's Friday. You get into your car cheerfully humming, and put your key in the ignition. But instead of the regular humming your engine usually makes, your car responds with a dull click. What? You try again, and still, no luck. In frustration, you think of what could possibly be wrong. Did you leave a light on? Do you need a new battery? Well, there's several things that could be wrong. Aside from a dead battery, the spark plugs, fuel concentration, and engine compression are all important factors in whether your car will start or not. So before rushing out and buying a new battery or new spark plugs, read the rest of this article.
A car's battery can single-handely become one of the most annoying parts of your engine. By simply leaving your inside light on, the car's entire battery can die, leaving its owner stranded in a time of need. But even worse, if it's a bad battery, jump starting a car won't be enough - you'll need to buy a new one. To make sure that your car doesn't die overnight, here's a couple of things you can do. Always double-check anything that's plugged into the car and make sure that it's off. There are also things out of a car owner's control that can cause the battery to die, such as extremely low or high temperature weather. If this is the case, a jump start should get the car running again. Take your car into an Utah auto repair shop to make sure everything in your car is running smoothly.
Although they seem small, bad spark plugs can be a huge factor in the functioning of your car. If the spark plugs are nearing the end of their lifespan, their spark won't reach the gas and air mixture in the cylinders, thus preventing a car from starting. If you see an advertisement for spark plug installation in an UT auto repair ad, it might be a good idea to go and have them changed. Spark plugs and spark plug installation ranges from moderate to expensive in price, but they're essential for a healthy, well-running car. The cylinders should be checked in conjunction with the spark plugs, as well. If the cylinders aren't functioning properly, they can prohibit your car from starting, as well.
If your dad is like mine, then you've probably heard not to let your car get low on fuel. I brushed this off for a long time, until one morning my car wouldn't start. The battery was fine, and the spark plugs were fine, but I simply didn't have enough gas! After the long hassle of finding a ride to the gas station to fill up a little traveler tank, I was finally able to start my car. If your fuel levels are low in the air/fuel mixture the sparks won't ignite, and your car won't start. Or, if your fuel injector is plugged up, the right amounts of fuel won't make it to the cylinders, either. But if this is a reoccurring problem, it's wise to have your vehicle checked out by a professional Utah auto repair mechanic. It can be dangerous to self-diagnose your car; so make sure you always have a professional make any big changes.
Engine compression is another huge reason why your car may not be starting. Because your engine is essentially self-powered and functions as an air pump, it requires compression to start as well as to continue running. A faulty exhaust valve can cause poor compression, and if you have low compression in all the cylinders, this means the rings and cylinders are badly tattered and you'll need to rebuild the entire engine. This is an extreme case, so hopefully that's not why your car won't start! Generally speaking, when your car won't start it is because of a light or a power source that has been kept on for too long without the alternator running. So to ensure that your car starts tomorrow morning before that big sales pitch, make sure to turn off all the lights, and unplug everything from your power outlets. Otherwise, you may be recruiting a neighbor to help jump start your car at 7:00am. And because your neighbor might not be too stoked on playing the part of an Utah auto repair mechanic at the break of dawn, make sure you check everything before you lock up for the night.
