How often does the engine inspection take place?

Inspection of the car engine can be both planned and forced. In the first case, it is carried out regularly for preventive purposes and allows to identify brewing problems in time. In the second, the owner reacts to objective signs of malfunctions that have already appeared and conducts diagnostics in order to try to eliminate the malfunctions on his own or to seek help from a reliable service station. We consider the technical aspects of the engine operation using the example of spare parts from the catalog Cummins engine spare parts.

How often does the engine inspection take place?

It is recommended to arrange a technical inspection of the engine at least once every six months. And this is in the case of the absence of extraneous noises, smoke and a drop in engine power. If negative moments began to appear, the diagnosis should be immediate. Analysis of the state of the unit includes the following stages:

• External inspection of the engine. It is necessary to detect the presence of leaks, deformation of the body, foreign liquids. Particular attention is paid to hoses, wiring, nozzles. It is best to do this with maximum light during the day.
• Checking the air and fuel filter. If they are clogged, this is one of the causes of problems.
• Control of the level of technical fluids - oil, antifreeze, antifreeze, brake fluid.
• Warming up the motor to operating temperatures. The presence of gray, gray, blue or white smoke from the exhaust pipe indicates a disturbed mixture, a problem with the combustion of the fuel charge, or coolant or oil getting into the chamber.
• Analysis of the crankcase ventilation system. Oil flying out of the nozzle indicates problems with the piston rings or the ventilation itself.

They also listen for extraneous knocks and whistles. A stethoscope is used for this.

The procedure for conducting computer diagnostics of the internal combustion engine

In order to detect malfunctions of electronic sensors, the method of computer testing is used. For this you need:

• Find a universal diagnostic connector, insert the adapter there and connect it to a smartphone, PC, laptop or tablet.
• Install special software on the device.
• Synchronize the adapter and the device.
• Remove information from the display.

On the basis of the results obtained, the joint owner makes conclusions about the nature of the damaged chassis.

If, as a result of diagnostics, problems with the components and parts of the motor are detected and it is planned to eliminate them with your own hands, you should take care of purchasing the necessary consumables. Spare parts for cars and Gazelles with Cummins engines can be selected from the catalog and ordered with home delivery. The site also presents parts for engines from other manufacturers.