3 Engine-Related Problems You Should Always Get Fixed

The engine in your Toyota is the most important part of your car. It provides that power that allows every other system in your Toyota to operate. The engine depends on numerous other systems, and these systems can eventually suffer damage or wear. If you’re experiencing engine problems, our friendly and local Toyota dealer can fix them for you. These are samples of some possible problems you might encounter.

Overheating Engine

An overheating engine is extremely serious. Your Toyota engine is designed to run hot, and usually operates between 180 F and 220 F. If your engine gets hotter than this, it can potentially result in damage to vital engine components. Your engine has a highly efficient cooling system that’s designed to keep the temperature within safe operating boundaries.

If you see your engine temperature rising for no apparent reason, this is likely a sign that the cooling system is failing. The cause could be a coolant leak, a blocked radiator, or worn radiator hoses. Our technicians will examine your engine to find the cause of the problem. Once the problem is diagnosed, we’ll repair it, and your engine temperature will return to normal.

Sensor Failure

Your Toyota has a wide variety of sensors, and these sensors are attached to vital engine components. Each sensor connects to your car’s computer, and the sensors provide important information on the function and health of its component. The information from the sensors is used by your computer to make important decisions that affect engine performance and operation.

Sensors can fail like any other component. If a sensor fails, it may provide no information or wrong information. Depending on the sensor, this problem can lead to increased fuel consumption, a high fuel-air mix, and damage to various components. Malfunctioning sensors are easy to check, and our technicians will test them and replace any failed or damaged ones.

Damaged Converter

The catalytic converter removes dangerous chemicals from your exhaust smoke and enhances your engine’s performance. Converters will usually last at least ten years, but they can be damaged by the failure of other engine components. A damaged converter won’t change dangerous gases like carbon monoxide into harmless ones, and this increases your engine emissions.

A converter can also become blocked due to the buildup of carbon and other engine byproducts. A blocked converter can cause engine misfiring, starting problems, and increased fuel usage. Our technicians will examine your converter to find the cause of the problem. We can clear a blocked converter. If the converter is damaged, we’ll repair or replace it depending on the extent and type of damage.

If your engine shows signs of strain, schedule a service appointment immediately at Toyota of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN.

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