Signs an Engine Replacement is on the Horizon

If you are having some minor car problems and you fear the worst, here are a few signs to keep an eye out for in order to figure out whether you are likely going to need to replace your engine in the not too distant future.

 Leaking Oil

If you are beginning to see oil puddles in your driveway when you pull away, this is not a good sign for the health of your engine. First, you need to be concerned that you may be running low on oil. Second, the fact that a leak exists means something is wrong. Without enough oil lubricating your engine, one problem can lead to another if you do not keep it in check. Make sure you check your oil levels as soon as possible and add some if needed, then try to get a mechanic to take a look at the cause.

Leaking Coolant

This is a lot like when you are leaking oil. You need to make sure you do not run out of coolant and will want to spend some money to have someone locate and repair the leak. Hopefully it’s only a minor issue, but again if you let it go it could become serious.

Unusual Sounds

If you have begun to hear any unusual sounds from your engine under normal driving conditions, then you may need to get it checked out sooner rather than later to avoid letting the damage get any worse. Often if you can catch a problem early, you can fix it a lot cheaper than if you wait around, the common starting point of used engines for sale.

Loss of Power

If you are finding that your car is not as fast or powerful as it once was, you may be dealing with some mechanical problems that are slowing you down and which you should get checked out. This is more likely to be a major problem than some of the other items on the list, as it is more likely to mean that a cylinder is down, for example.

Delayed Response

Finally, if it is taking an extra half-second or even longer for your vehicle’s throttle to respond to your foot on the pedal, then you may have engine problems as well and it is something you will want to monitor. This doesn’t always mean major problems, as you’ll sometimes find it on cars that are just aging in general.

If there is anything else unusual or suspicious about the way your car is responding, you should get it checked out as quickly as possible in hopes of avoiding any major problems leading to a necessary engine replacement by catching it early.