Engine problems usually start small but can rapidly grow worse over time. Your Chevy engine is very complex and requires regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best. Fortunately, your friendly Chevy dealer in Redding, CA, is here to help you. We can fix any problem with your engine for you and prevent further damage and more expensive repairs. These are a few of the problems we can repair.
Leaking Coolant
Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water, and it circulates through your engine at high speed. As coolant moves through your engine, it absorbs heat radiating from the hot engine components. The coolant locks this heat inside itself and transports it to the radiator. Inside the radiator, the heat is removed from the coolant by heat exchange, and the coolant circulates through your engine again.
External coolant leaks are easy to identify, as coolant is blue, green, pink, or yellow. If you spot a puddle of liquid in any of these colors underneath your car, it’s time to call us ASAP. When your engine loses coolant, its internal temperature will start to rise. If your engine gets too hot, it can overheat and suffer major damage. We’ll trace the leak and permanently seal it to fix this problem.
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Your dash contains a variety of warning lights that give you a heads-up that something is wrong. The check engine light has the broadest scope of all these lights, as it illuminates in response to any problem in your engine. The light will also illuminate if your transmission has a problem, as this places additional strain on your engine.
The cause of the illuminated check engine light isn’t always clear. Our technicians will trace the cause of the problem by connecting your car’s computer to our diagnostic system. The diagnostic system can identify codes generated by the computer in response to a problem in your engine. Once we’ve identified the code, we’ll find and fix the problem for you.
Worn Spark Plugs
Spark plugs provide the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture in a cylinder. A spark plug is connected to each cylinder, and it will speak and ignite the fuel-air mixture at the high point of compression. When the mixture ignites, it produces controlled shockwaves. These shockwaves provide the power to move your car’s wheels.
Plugs wear out over time due to age, and they can also be damaged by problems like a worn alternator, a loose connection with the cylinder, or damage from a fuel-rich engine. A worn or damaged plug won’t spark correctly, and this will cause misfiring or stalling. Our technicians will remove the plugs and check them. If there’s a problem, we can quickly replace any damaged ones for you.
Don’t risk engine damage. Call our service department today at Lithia Chevrolet of Redding.
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