To keep your engine in excellent condition, it’s very important that you stay up to date with oil changes and other types of engine maintenance. With regular oil changes, it’s much more likely that your engine’s moving parts will remain thoroughly lubricated and protected from catastrophic damage that metal-on-metal contact could cause. In the event that major engine problems do arise, it could be most economical to replace your engine rather than pay for the major labor costs to repair it. At Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center, we provide expert engine repair and replacement in the greater Plymouth, MI area. Here are five indications that you may need engine replacement. 

Broken Timing Belt

Typically, timing belts should be replaced somewhere between 60,000 and 105,000 miles. You’ll want to be sure you complete this task so that you don’t risk the belt snapping and causing major damage to vital engine parts like pistons and valves. 

Cracked Engine Block

Overheating can lead to a cracked engine block, which is one of the reasons it’s important to always keep your cooling system in great shape. Leaks in the cooling system are often the source of overheating. 

Knocking Sound

Worn-out bearings can cause this noise to emerge. Failing crankshaft bearings can lead to a substantial increase in heat and metal-on-metal contact. Consequently, the engine could potentially seize. 

Power Loss

You don’t necessarily need to be alarmed if your older car has slowly lost a bit of power as it has aged. But an abrupt loss of a lot of power is a sign of worn-out pistons or other major engine trouble. 

Burning Oil

Blue-tinted exhaust smoke is one sign that oil is burning up in the engine. Oil could be burning because it’s leaking past valve seals or bypassing piston rings. When oil leaks/burns, inadequate lubrication could lead to the seizure of moving parts, which may necessitate a new engine.

Engine Repair & Replacement in Plymouth, MI

When you need auto repair in Plymouth, MI and the surrounding area, contact Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center at (734) 404-7625. At our local auto shop, we can expertly take care of any of your vehicle’s repair or maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!