The Auto Guys Tech Question:
Iâm Collins of St. Thomas. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done.. What could I have done to prevent this?
The Auto Guys Tech Answer:
Youâve got to feel for Collins: an expensive major engine rebuild is pretty extreme. Itâs a tough situation for St. Thomas drivers to be in: maybe youâre still making payments on your vehicle and nobody wants to buy it with a blown engine, so you really have no choice but to pay the money to get it fixed.
This is why your car maker has preventive maintenance schedules,  to help you avoid major repairs. Suppose you donât change your timing belt on schedule and it breaks. That can mean bent valves and a damaged cylinder head.
Maybe youâve skipped over the recommendation to replace your coolant and end up with catastrophic overheating.
It could be youâve skipped a few too many oil changes and now sludge has built up in your vehicle to the point that expensive parts in your engine are being damaged.
Check your vehicle oil level every month and follow your car makerâs recommended service schedules. And if youâre behind on any services, ask your The Auto Guys service advisor to help you work out a plan to get caught up.
Stop by or give us a call.
The Auto Guys
135 South Edgeware Rd.
St. Thomas, ON N5P 4C4
519.631.7117
