Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.
If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.
Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA has exactly what you’re looking for.
If you own a 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Yukon then JASPER’s latest offering of a Remanufactured GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine is for you. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas we strive to provide our customers with only the best products and that’s why we are proud to provide quality products from Jasper Engines and Transmission.
Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.
If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you’re no stranger to the bells and whistles of the modern automobile. For the past couple of decades, these cars have nearly all been equipped with ABS, or Anti-lock Braking Systems. You may never think about ABS - until the light comes on the dashboard.
Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs!
1. You see steam rising from the engine!
2. The Check Engine Light is on!
3. The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.
4. You hear grinding or thumping noises.
Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive.
There are a few indicators your engine mounts need to be replaced. For one, you can do a visual inspection, if they’re accessible enough - if they looked cracked, smashed, or dry-rotted, it’s probably time for new ones. If the engine visibly shakes while it’s running, engine mounts are also likely the culprit. However, if you are like most drivers you simply get in and drive on down the road until something is different or a light comes on! Then you call our shop for help!
