3 Engine Problems You Should Always Get Fixed at Your Acura Dealer

Your Acura has a great engine, but to perform at its best it needs regular services. In time, parts can wear out or need to be replaced, and your Acura dealer in Indianapolis, IN, can help you. Our technicians are trained to repair any possible problem in any Acura vehicle. These are examples of some of the engine problems we can repair for you.

Damaged Water Pump

Your engine works most efficiently at high temperatures, but high temperatures can damage parts of your engine. To keep the temperature under control, your Acura has a very efficient cooling system. When the engine temperature rises over 185 F, liquid coolant is released into your engine. Coolant is a mix of antifreeze and water, and it absorbs the heat from your engine.

The coolant is pumped through your engine until it reaches the radiator. In the radiator, the heat in the coolant is exchanged for cooler air that blows through the radiator grille. This system depends on the water pump. The water pump forces coolant through your engine at high speed. If the pump is damaged or fails, coolant will be released, but it won’t flow. Your engine will rapidly start to overheat.

Worn Alternator

The alternator is responsible for producing the electrical power for all your car’s systems. It converts the mechanical force from the turning of the crankshaft into electrical power. An alternator will generally last for eight years before it needs to be replaced. It can, however, suffer damage due to environmental conditions and the failure of other components, for example, the battery.

The alternator charges your battery, but a worn battery has great difficulty holding a charge. When your engine starts up, the alternator begins charging your battery. It will supply a strong charge for several minutes before it slows down to a steady recharging rate. If your battery is damaged, it won’t acknowledge this charge. In this case, your alternator can wear itself out trying and failing to charge your battery.

Starting Problems

The sad click-click sound of an engine that won’t start is disheartening. Your engine requires several components to work together to start your engine. The battery provides the initial charge to the starter motor. The solenoid in the starter motor then uses this power to crank your engine. To keep the battery fully charged, your alternator must recharge it.

Any of these systems can fail if they’re not regularly serviced. Our technicians will check the components and find and repair the source of the starting problem.

If you have any problems with your engine, call us right away at Ed Martin Acura.

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