Common Car Issues, Causes, and Solutions
Sometimes cars behave in a strange way and require health checks to get back on track. Here are common car troubles, causes, and their solutions.
- Poor Fuel Economy
The efficient working of engine keeps the fuel burning at a constant rate that helps improve fuel economy. However, the engine of the vehicle contains many parts and these parts will eventually get dirty or wear out. These parts are air filters, fuel filters, O2 sensors, and some others. The wear and tear of these parts result in engine consuming more fuel than usual. It is recommended to get routine servicing for the engine parts.
- Flat Tires
While the most common reasons of the flat tires could be car striking an object or being punctured, the common wear and tear of the car can also be the reason. It is recommended to get your car regularity rotated as advised by the manufacturer. Usually, rotating tires after every 5000 miles is the best advice.
- Overheating
For many drivers, car overheating is a common problem. In hot climate of UAE, the cars may get overheated soon. Many modern cars today come with a complex coolant system that contains multiple sensors. Changing the water pump before it gets broken and getting regular flush services are two of the easiest ways to reduce the chances of overheating.
- Alternator Failure
When you start your car Alternator is a system that keeps all electrical systems running. It also supplies a charge to your car battery to keep it in peak condition. If the Alternator fails, it causes the battery to wear out prematurely and other issues may also arise. Read the car manual and check for recommended service internals and replace the alternator before it gets broken.
- Noisy Brakes
Many people encounter noisy brake issue. It may cause due to many reasons like wearing out of brake pads, or the brake dust inside the drum. If you are unable to find the real source of the problem or not getting it fixed by yourself, ask a professional to do the job.
It is always recommended to take your car to a professional if you are unable to find fixes on your own. You can take it to a nearby service station.
