6 warning signs your car is getting old

1. Difficulty Accelerating

This can be considered the most recognizable sign for cars that are in the "loss of power" stage. If during operation, you feel the car is sluggish, difficult to shift gears, slow response or difficult to accelerate, then it is time to check the car immediately.

The above signs may warn of a clogged air filter system, some engine parts are covered with dirt due to high frequency operation without being checked or replaced for a long time, or fuel leaks in the pipes or some other parts.

2. Steering wheel shaking

Car users must have experienced the feeling of the steering wheel shaking, even when the car is in a "resting" state. If this phenomenon is not handled promptly, it can cause fuel waste, difficulty starting the engine, jerky engine operation... This problem can come from factors such as: some of the car's spark plugs suddenly not working, incorrect fuel-air ratio or loss of engine pressure.

If the spark plug does not work, the vehicle user should immediately check the high-voltage line system. The wrong fuel-air ratio can be caused by too much fuel and air entering the combustion chamber at the wrong level. You should check if the valve is leaking or the gasket is broken.

3. Difficult climb

For cars that have been used for a long time, when climbing a difficult slope, the main cause is fuel.

Normally, the fuel filter system will have the task of filtering and retaining dirt during the process of fuel entering the engine to the combustion chamber. If clogged, the fuel pump system will have to work at a higher frequency. When operating on a steep road, it requires a lot of fuel, the engine if lacking fuel will move slower than normal and therefore lack the power to climb the hill.

4. Hot engine

Another easily recognizable sign of a "losing power" engine is abnormal heating; If you detect excessive heat dissipation, you should check it immediately... The cause may be due to unsuitable lubricating oil, lacking the specified level or not being kept clean because it has not been changed for a long time.

If these parts are not handled promptly, it is inevitable that other parts of the car will be affected. Therefore, consider taking the car to a maintenance facility promptly.

5. Unusual noises

Not only shaking, cars with unusual noises are also signs that they are "protesting" because they have reached their "age". Annoying noises can come from worn out parts in the engine that have been operating at high frequency, the fuel system is not supplying enough fuel according to regulations or some other details...

In this situation, the vehicle user needs to take the vehicle to a maintenance facility for inspection and replacement to ensure vehicle quality as well as the safety of the occupants.

6. Sparks coming out of the exhaust pipe

Don’t forget to pay attention to the exhaust system of the car. Cars that have been used for a long time often have the phenomenon of sparks coming out of the exhaust pipe. This shows that the amount of fuel pumped into the combustion chamber is overloaded, or the spark plug is not working effectively so it cannot burn all the fuel; the spark plug is also at risk of being covered with carbon during the ignition process, or engine oil accidentally entering the combustion chamber…

In addition, the exhaust sensor system and engine electrical problems are also the cause of the exhaust gas ratio disturbance.

7. Check Engine Light is on

The Check Engine light is a sign that tells the driver that the vehicle has a problem in each part of the engine. This is an intelligent sensor system equipped in most engines today. When the engine has a problem, the Check Engine light will light up, displaying the appropriate symbol on the control panel.

If the Check Engine light is on, the first thing to check is the parts that have sensors installed. Because they are the parts directly related to engine errors, they are connected to promptly notify the driver through this light system. Some parts that need to be checked are oxygen sensors, intake air sensors, ventilation systems, spark plugs, exhaust filters, ventilation pipes, etc.