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The symptoms of an engine with worn elastic bands

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Engine

This video teaches us how to understand how to defend ourselves from a risky purchase of a used car. If we hear the noise of this car, it would seem that the engine is running well. However, if we unscrew the oil cap, we see that smoke comes out, a lot of smoke, considering that the car has just been turned on. If we then remove the oil dipstick, we see that oil is coming out, and if we accelerate, smoke also comes out from here. This means that we should redo the piston rings and bearings and other components, in other words, we need to redo the entire engine. When you need to buy a used car, pay attention to these details that are very important.

Posted on 26 August 2024 by ScegliAuto

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