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THE 7 MOST COMMON ENGINE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM PAGE 3
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Here’s a checklist of the most common parts and issues to inspect when figuring out
an engine problem. You can use these keywords and problem descriptions as a
starting point for talking to a parts store, a mechanic, or learning how to work on
your vehicle yourself. Take advantage of this guide – it will help you avoid engine
problems!
 FUEL FILTER ($$).
Fuel filters should be replaced every year
(diesel) or 2 years (gas engines). Is your
fuel filter clean and new?
 IGNITION COIL ($$), SPARK
PLUGS ($$), AND PLUG WIRES ($$).
IfIf your car or truck has over 100,000
miles, have you replaced any of your
ignition parts?
 FUEL PUMP ($$$).
AA fuel pump can last over 200,000 miles.
Checking fuses, voltage, or testing fuel
pressure are low cost ways keep tabs on
your fuel pump. A clogged fuel filter will
wear out a fuel pump prematurely.
 AIR FILTER ($$).
AnAn air filter should last 15,000 to 30,000
miles. Is your air filter clean and new?
 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (FREE).
Most auto parts stores are happy to read
your engine code for free – just ask!
 OIL RESTRICTIONS & OIL
BURNING ($).
CleaningCleaning away oil restrictions can be as
easy as pouring half a can of Sea Foam
into your oil crankcase every interval.
 DIRTY INTAKE VALVES ($).
Don’t let carbon deposits form on your
intake valves. Check out our Sea Foam
Spray pages on how you DON’T need to
be an expert to clean your own intake
valves.
 EXCESS CARBON BUILDUP($).
Carbon deposits in the chamber or on
pistons will cause pinging,
predetonation, and loss of power.
Remember that Sea Foam Spray is the
fast and easy way to clean carbon!
 DIRTY FUEL INJECTORS ($).
DidDid you know that Sea Foam Motor
Treatment works to keep fuel injectors
clean and trouble-free?
 GAS CAP TIGHT? (FREE).
Ever get a check engine light because
you didn’t turn your gas cap tight?
Don’t panic! (Everyone forgets.)
 VACUUM/AIR LEAKS ($).
Lots of do-it-yourself methods on how
to find a vacuum leak.
Check out YouTube.
 LOW TIRE PRESSURE (FREE).
IfIf you notice a drop in MPG, check your
tire pressure first before you start
looking into other causes.
HELPFUL CHECKLIST