A loud noise coming from the engine should alert the vehicle owner as this could indicate serious damage. In this respect reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, citing the director of the mechanical repair department “Lux” of AG “Avilon” Pavel Konstantinov.
“If the engine makes constant and loud knocking noises, the owner should be careful. Konstantinov said there may be a problem with the piston group or crankshaft, as well as signs of wear on engine parts.
Drivers should also pay attention to humming or whistling sounds coming from under the hood. They may indicate faulty pumps or turbines.
Loud noises coming from the exhaust system should also alert you. They may be caused by damage.
Whistling noises may indicate a problem with the drive belt.
The vehicle owner should pay attention if he hears a squeaking sound when starting the engine. The auto expert said this could indicate wear on the timing belt or problems with its components.
It happened before that knownthat vehicle maintenance (MOT) should be carried out every 8 thousand km. During basic maintenance, the chassis is diagnosed, oil and filters are changed and drive shafts are injected (if the vehicle is equipped).
In addition, the coolant is replaced every 50 thousand km, the transmission oil every 60 thousand km, and the brake fluid every 40 thousand km. Spark plugs and fuel filters should be changed every 20-30 thousand km.
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