Follow-up – Jawdat Nasri
The majority of drivers face a number of very common problems and malfunctions in their vehicles, and they are almost daily or periodic. For experienced drivers, they may not face any problems with these malfunctions because they know them well, as for those with less experience, it is another matter. In this article, we will present to you a set of the most prominent of these common car malfunctions and ways to treat them.
The first problem: the color of the engine exhaust
The engine exhaust, or the so-called “Shacman”, is supposed to be without color, and one of the common problems in this part of the car is that it comes out three different colors, each of which has a reason:
1- White exhaust color:
If the color of the exhaust that comes out of the “Shacman” is white and continues to go out, specifically in normal operating conditions, this is the result of a leakage of cooling water into the combustion chamber, and it burns with it and produces this color for the exhaust.
2- black or gray color:
When smoke comes out of the exhaust in a dark color between black or gray, this indicates the combustion of a large amount of fuel inside the combustion chamber, and here the carburettor or atomizers need to be adjusted, meaning adjusting the air with the fuel.
3- Light blue color:
This indicates the presence of lubricating oil combustion inside the combustion chamber, and here the engine must be repaired immediately.
The second problem: the engine overheating
Engine overheating is one of the most common car problems, and when this occurs, the following must be followed:
You must immediately take the right lane from the road, stop the car in a safe place, turn off the engine from rotation, and then open the hood very carefully and monitor the presence of any water leakage in the cooling cycle, as it is necessary to prevent it and repair what is necessary, and it must be ensured that the safety of Turn on the fan, and then make sure that there is water inside the radiator, but following the engine has cooled down so that you can open its cover, then we have to make sure that the water is safe in the radiator, and that there is water inside it to the required level, in addition to making sure that the cover is safe. The radiator itself, and there is nothing to block the air from it.
The third problem: the car’s low level to the ground
In the event that you suffer from lowering the level of the car to the ground, you must ensure the safety of the “spikes” and the aids. It will raise the level of the car, but will cause damage to the aid and lead to roughness in the bumps while driving, and you have to go to one of the approved and specialized centers and ask regarding the possibility of raising the level of the car off the ground.
Problem 4: How to detect the battery status
It is not recommended when detecting the condition of the battery, connecting the ends of its poles with a cable or screwdriver and making a spark, as this process leads to the passage of a “high amp”, which will damage the internal battery parts and break up the active substance in it from the panels.
The fifth problem: the appearance of the smell of gasoline while driving
In the event that there is a smell of gasoline while driving frequently, make sure that there is no leakage of gasoline from the fuel cycle, as well as the correct adjustment of the engine, especially in the case of high speeds, and the absence of exhaust venting from the “Shacman”, and finally making sure that the internal air vents of the rear trunk or The presence of a blockage in the tank ventilation pipe in some cars.
Problem Six: Hearing the “self” sound when the car is running and not working
When the car is running, the “self” sound is heard, but the car does not start. This indicates that the ignition system or fuel injection system is not working. It is then necessary to make sure that there is a spark, as well as the arrival of sufficient pressure from the gasoline.
Problem seven: measuring tire pressure
In the case of measuring tire air pressure, care must be taken that the tire is cold, in order to give a correct reading of the tire.
Problem Eight: Brake Fluid
When the brake fluid level is low, it must not be supplied. This is because a decrease in its level indicates wear of the brake pads, which illuminates the brake lamp on the dashboard screen. And vice versa, and brake fluid is supplied in case of leakage or when changing any internal parts of the cycle. Care must also be taken while using brake fluid, because it has a severe effect on the car’s paint, and if it happens, the car body must be washed with an abundant amount of water, especially the place where the oil is spilled.
