Regular maintenance helps ensure your Kia is always in good working condition. As time passes, parts will wear out due to age or damage. If worn parts are not repaired or replaced, the problem will worsen, and your engine could suffer irreparable damage. We’d like you to know a few signs you need to visit us at your Kia service center right away.
3 Signs You Need to Visit Our Kia Service Center for a Repair
Colors for Exhaust Smoke
Normal exhaust system smoke is wispy and white and often difficult to spot. If your exhaust starts producing blue, black, or thick white smoke, it’s time to visit our service department as soon as you can, as the various smoke colors can represent serious car trouble. For instance, blue smoke coming from your exhaust can be caused by burning oil.
Does your Kia exhaust have blue, black, or thick white exhaust smoke? Our technicians can help rapidly fix any of these issues, and the smoke coming out of your exhaust pipe should return to normal.
Illuminated Check Engine Light
Most warning lights on your dash light up in response to problems with specific systems. The check engine light illuminates due to any issue that affects engine performance or effectiveness. Sensors in the engine are connected to all important components, and these sensors monitor their connected components for signs of trouble.
If a problem is detected, the relevant sensor informs your computer. If the computer can’t correct the issue, it logs it under an error code and activates the engine light. If your engine light comes on, contact us as soon as you can, and our technicians will investigate. Once the issue is identified, we’ll help repair it.
Rising Engine Temperature
For your car’s engine to work efficiently it should run at the appropriate temperature, but excessive heat can damage sensitive engine seals or gaskets. At very high temperatures, the cylinders, pistons, and other components can become damaged, and your engine can fail.
If your temperature gauge starts rising for no apparent reason, it could be caused by a coolant leak, a jammed thermostat, a failed water pump, or several other reasons. We’ll investigate and help fix the problem.
Does Your Kia Need Immediate Service in Frederick, MD?
If something is wrong with your Kia, contact our service department at DARCARS Kia of Frederick. We’re here to help get your car back on the road.
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