Damaged Oxygen Sensors
Since the 1980s, cars have had sensors attached to their vital components that connect to a computer. This system helps to reduce the amount of information a driver must process and allows them to focus on driving. The computer in your Honda receives information from its numerous sensors and uses this information to make decisions.
One of the most important decisions involves the amount of air in your engine. Two oxygen sensors monitor the air level and advise your computer. Air is critical for your engine as efficient combustion requires a 14:1 ratio of air to fuel. If one or both of your oxygen sensors are damaged, your engine can develop misfiring or stall due to the lack of air. We can easily test the sensors and quickly replace damaged ones.
Blocked Air Filter
As we’ve seen, our engine requires large amounts of air. Air enters through the radiator grille and then passes into the air filter. This filter traps dirt and other debris in the air before it’s allowed into your engine. The reason for this is that dirt can damage sensitive engine components. As time passes, dirt will build up in the filter and clog it.
A clogged air filter prevents most air from reaching your engine, which means your engine will have too much fuel in its fuel-air mixture. A fuel-rich engine can cause damage to spark plugs, ignition coils, and other components. A fuel-rich engine also wastes fuel as much of the fuel used can’t burn due to the lack of air. We’ll check the air filter and can easily replace it. A new air filter will fix these problems.
Blue Exhaust Smoke
Normal exhaust smoke is whispy and almost invisible. If you notice blue-tinged exhaust smoke from the tailpipe, you have a problem with the engine. The blue coloring is caused by oil leaking into the exhaust system. Under normal circumstances, oil can never leave its designated sections of your engine. An oil leak could be caused by a leaking head gasket, damaged rings, or worn piston seals.
An oil leak can damage your engine, as the engine depends on a continual flow of oil to lubricate its components and protect them against friction damage. Our technicians will trace the source of the leak and permanently seal it to fix this problem.
If your engine isn’t working as efficiently as it should, come and see us today at Tony Honda.
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