Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley offers comprehensive automotive maintenance, factory recommended services, diagnostics and repairs. As we write this blog post, various surveys reveal that more and more vehicle owners are keeping their vehicles longer. As vehicles age, more and more parts can fail, and so everybody should be cognizant of the need to inspect engine mounts.
As your vehicle ages, engine mounts can break. Usually it starts with just one, but then the remaining mounts are forced to work harder, and deal with greater range of motion because the engine is no longer fully secured to the body of the vehicle. As a result, more engine mounts can fail.
Engine mounts not only keep the engine attached to the body of the car, they are also tasked with minimizing vibrations. When an engine mount fails, you may feel increased vibration and increased noise. As more engine mounts fail, these symptoms will become even more pronounced including unusual noises such as rattling or clunking sounds from beneath the hood while idling or accelerating, as well as vibrations.
So if you live in or around Castro Valley, and especially if your vehicle has crossed the 100,000 mile threshold a while ago and you notice increased noise or vibrations, it’s a good idea to bring it to Adams Autoworx so we can perform a thorough inspection, including engine mounts check. You can make an appointment online, on our website, or simply give us a call.