Engine Diagnostics
What does a high engine temperature mean? Engines are made out of durable materials and are designed to withstand a lot of heat. However, prolonged exposure to high levels of heat can wear and damage engine components. For this reason, cooling systems are used to...
What causes lower than normal engine temperatures? If you’ve ever had to start your car on a cold morning, you will know the effect that cold temperatures have on your engine. Your car’s engine needs to reach an optimum temperature in order to run...
Grimmer Motors no longer does Emission Testing, but can do vehicle emission-related diagnosis and parts replacement About emissions testing: Every car produces emissions. These emissions are created via the burning of fuel, which exits your car through the exhaust. In...
What causes bad fuel economy? Low fuel economy will result in you having to visit a petrol station more often and spend more money. With the rising prices of petrol, it is important that your car is able to use fuel efficiently. There are several different things that...
About engine vibrations: If you notice irregular shaking/vibrations coming from your engine, it is definitely worth getting the problem diagnosed by a mechanic. Even though the problem can be something small like dirty spark plugs, it could also be due to serious...
What causes smoke to come from the engine? There are several different things that can cause your engine to produce smoke while you are driving. However, it generally means that something is burning that shouldn’t be. If you notice smoke coming from your engine...
