{"id":817,"date":"2021-11-08T21:18:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T21:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=817"},"modified":"2021-11-08T21:18:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T21:18:27","slug":"how-to-diagnose-a-weak-car-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-weak-car-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Diagnose a Weak Car Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">When you first bought your car, you could feel its glorious power as you pressed the gas pedal. But now that your car has aged, it may feel like it has lost some of its former glory out on the road. It is possible for car engines to experience a level of decline, even in new vehicles. There are signs you can look for to better understand the condition of your car engine and determine if it needs professional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn how to diagnose a weakening or declining car engine and where to take your vehicle in for top-notch automotive tune-ups and repairs in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Engine Repair and Service 317-475-1846 \" class=\"wp-image-818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Engine-Repair-Near-Me-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Engine Repair and Service 317-475-1846 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Signs That Your Car Engine is Losing Power<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several reasons why your car engine might be losing power or performance value. Before the modernization of the fuel system, most vehicles were manufactured with carburetors and mechanical fuel pumps. Accordingly, engine power loss was easily diagnosed as a clogged filter or vapor lock. With today\u2019s sophisticated exhaust and fuel system technologies, it can be more difficult pinpointing the underlying cause of a failing car engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engine Power Loss Signs and What They Mean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure you pick up on signs of engine trouble sooner rather than later, keep your eye out for some of the most common tell-tale signs. Whether you experience these scenarios every time you drive or intermittently, it is strongly encouraged to seek out professional auto service to inspect your vehicle for safety and performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gas Pedal Inefficacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel like your gas pedal is not responding at the same rate or in the same way as it used to, it could indicate an issue with your fuel system. The most common fuel system malfunctions are caused by a clogged fuel injector, fuel line leak, gunky fuel filter, or a faulty fuel pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steering Wheel Movement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your steering wheel shake vigorously while your vehicle is in idle or coming to a rest? A trembling steering wheel is often a sign of engine power loss, and it typically happens as a result of your cylinders misfiring. What causes cylinders to misfire? Most commonly, spark loss, dropped compression, or imbalanced air-to-fuel ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poor Incline Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you notice that your vehicle begins to show signs of struggle as you drive up an incline? If your car slows down as it courses uphill even if you are pressing on the gas, it could be due to a number of underlying mechanical problems. But in most cases, cars that struggle on inclines have a clogged fuel filter. Fortunately, this is a quick an inexpensive repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Engine Light<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your Check Engine Light is illuminated on your dashboard, it be a warning that your engine is losing power. The underlying issue could be a faulty catalytic converter, mass airflow sensor, O<sub>2<\/sub> sensor, or spark plug wires. Sometimes, the issue related to a defective positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV), which is a part of the vehicle\u2019s emissions control system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Not sure what\u2019s causing your car\u2019s performance or efficiency issues? <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Northeast Auto Service<\/a> at 317-475-1846 for professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/scheduled-car-maintenance.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automotive maintenance service in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We also offer a generous selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/coupons.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automotive service and repair coupons<\/a>, discounts, and deals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-engine-overheating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is My Car Engine Overheating?<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/3-options-for-homemade-engine-degreaser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Options for Homemade Engine Degreaser<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/why-is-my-check-engine-light-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is My Check Engine Light On?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Northeast-Auto-Service_banner.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service\" class=\"wp-image-762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Northeast-Auto-Service_banner.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Northeast-Auto-Service_banner-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Northeast-Auto-Service_banner-768x159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Northeast-Auto-Service_banner-500x104.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you first bought your car, you could feel its glorious power as you pressed the gas pedal. But now that your car has aged, it may feel like it has lost some of its former glory out on the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-weak-car-engine\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[173,336,291,277],"tags":[156,558,557,201,555,556,463],"class_list":["post-817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-care","category-car-engine-repair","category-fuel-system-service-repair","category-mechanic-advice","tag-check-engine-light-on","tag-engine-power-loss","tag-engine-problems","tag-engine-repair-indianapolis","tag-engine-tune-up-indianapolis","tag-fuel-system-maintenance","tag-fuel-system-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=817"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":819,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817\/revisions\/819"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}