Engine Repair at Hometown Chevy in Waverly, Ohio

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You can’t get from point A to point B without a working engine!

Having your engine examined early and often can prevent expensive future repairs.

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Why Engine Repair is Important

Without an engine, many drivers may have a difficult getting the vehicle to go. It’s a vital part of your vehicle whose proper care can save you money in the long run by preventing massive, expensive future problems.

When You Should Get Engine Repair

It’s important to have your engine serviced even when there isn’t a check engine light on. 6-12 months is the recommended service interval. If you notice the check engine light or signs like lots of exhaust smoke, odd noises, or leaks, it’s best to bring your vehicle in right away.

The Engine Repair Process

Because of the range of possible engine repairs, your service technician will take certain steps to determine what part of the engine needs to be repaired.

1. Examine the Air Intake and Exhaust Systems
   Proper airflow is vital to an engine that runs well.


2. Check Fuel System Components
   Fuel delivery is a crucial aspect of engine functioning


3. Inspect Ignition System
   This is what combusts the fuel


4. Check Belts and Hoses
   These can wear down over time


5. Check the Oil
   Oil changes are a vital part of keeping your engine healthy.


6. Check Spark Plugs
   These are part of the ignition system


7. Check Engine Compression
   If you’re experiencing misfires, this may be the problem


8. Check the Air Filters
   These are easy to replace but still important.

Cost of Engine Repair

The cost of repairing or rebuilding an engine is frequently enough to total a car completely. However, it usually doesn’t come to that. A spark plug replacement can cost anywhere between $100-$500. Other engine repairs are significantly less expensive than replacing the vehicle as a whole. Check our service coupons for specials that involve crucial maintenance to your engine.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

Keeping the lines of communication open with your service technician is vital. If there’s a problem with your car, explaining it in as much detail as possible is important. It’s also important to enquire about the cost and details of whatever engine repair your service technician recommends.

Signs of a Quality Engine Repair

If your check engine light is no longer on and or any other issues you brought your car in for have been solved, it’s very likely that you had an excellent engine repair. If your check engine light is still on, pops on and off, or if you’re still experiencing the same problems you brought the car in for, you may have had a questionable engine repair.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Engine Repair

One of the best ways to preserve the lifespan of your engine is to accelerate slowly. By doing this, you’re putting less stress on your engine overall. Having preventative maintenance done on your vehicle periodically is the overall best way to make sure your engine is in it for the long haul. If you hear any odd noises coming from your car’s engine, or if it doesn’t feel as powerful as it once was, it’s definitely time to bring it in for service.

Contact Our Service Department in Waverly, Ohio

If your engine is purring, we’re happy at Hometown Chevy. When you’re ready for urgent engine service or routine maintenance, you can schedule service online, call us at 740-835-4221, or stop over when we’re open. When it comes to providing Ohioans with top-quality cars and service, your best bet is Hometown Chevy.