Engine problems can be scary for many drivers, as they conjure images of stacks of dollar bills flying out of your wallet. Luckily, most problems in an engine can be fixed quickly and inexpensively if they’re detected early. As your San Jose Nissan dealer, we’d like you to know more about some of the problems we can fix for you.
Engine Mount Problem
Your engine moves at high speed as it generates power to move your car. This movement would cause your engine to tear itself apart if it wasn’t securely anchored to your car. Two rubber, liquid-filled engine mounts securely connect the engine to the car frame. The liquid interior of the mounts prevents damage to the engine by acting as a shock absorber.
If you have an engine mount problem, the first sign you’ll experience is a thudding noise as you drive. Your engine can’t break free from the mount, but the noise means the rubber mount has been damaged, and the liquid has leaked out. Over time, the movement of the engine due to the damaged mount can damage various engine components. We’ll examine your mounts and replace one or both to fix this problem.
Illuminated Engine Light
The check engine light is arguably your car’s most important warning light. It illuminates in response to any problem detected in your engine. Your Nissan has a host of sensors inside it, and each sensor is connected to a vital component. The sensors connect to your car’s computer and continually supply it with information on the operation and condition of its attached component.
Sensors can detect minute changes in their connected components. If a sensor identifies a problem, it will instantly inform your computer. The computer will log this problem with an error code and then illuminate the check engine light. If your engine light illuminates, it’s time to call our service department ASAP. We will identify the error code, and then locate and repair the problem.
Blocked Converter
The catalytic converter is connected to your exhaust system. Its job is to convert the dangerous chemical byproducts of combustion, like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide, into harmless chemicals and water. The converter uses a combination of extreme pressure, great heat, and chemical reactions to accomplish this task.
Carbon is produced as part of the conversion process. Carbon deposits can build up in the converter over time and block the exit of the converter. Gases that should exit the converter are instead forced back into your engine. These gases increase the pressure inside your engine and can cause it to shut down. Our technicians will clear the blockage to fix this problem.
If you have a problem, we’re here to help. Call us right away at Stevens Creek Nissan.
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