We’ve all experienced starting a car only to see an illuminated check engine light. As your Mazda dealer, we will conduct an engine diagnostic when this happens to determine the cause so we can get you back on the road in no time. Read more below about this important car maintenance test and what you can learn from it.
5 Things You Can Learn From an Engine Diagnostic at Your Mazda Dealer
Overall Engine Health
A healthy engine is essential for a car to function optimally. Running a diagnostic test for your engine is a computerized process that shows how all of your engine’s parts are working, and it can be performed at any time to determine the overall engine health and as a preventative measure to detect minor problems before they become bigger issues.
Oil Quality and Level
Your car’s engine needs a steady supply of clean oil to keep its parts lubricated. Completely running out of oil will result in a seizing engine, and dirty oil can build up on parts of the engine and affect how well they function. The diagnostic test for your engine will sense both the quality and the amount of oil in your engine and determine if the oil needs to be changed or replenished.
Compression
Engines work due to an internal combustion process that converts gas into motion. Part of how that combustion occurs is through the compression of fuel and air. A diagnostic test will show how well the fuel or air gets compressed. If there is inadequate compression, the combustion cycle will not work, and the car won’t run or start properly.
Your Fuel Economy and Emissions
Certain parts of the car’s engine, collectively called the emission control system, are vital for efficient fuel economy and safe emissions standards. For example, damaged oxygen sensors or catalytic converters will affect the safety and efficiency of your car in the long run if not addressed. A diagnostic will locate any issues with these parts so we can ensure you pass future emissions tests and so your car will run as efficiently as possible.
If Parts Are Aging or Broken
Although many engine issues can be fixed simply without any exchange of parts, sometimes pieces age or break down. A diagnostic tells us precisely where a problem is and what specific piece of the engine is affected. That way, we can determine whether the part needs fixing or replacement. The older your car is, the more likely some pieces are wearing down over time.
Now that you have our list of what you can learn from a car diagnostic, we hope you know how important it is to stay knowledgeable about your car’s engine health. Call Mazda City of Orange Park today to schedule a diagnostic test!
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