Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 | 650.968.7227
Hey it's Cayenne and today we are going to have an idle bark talk about rough engine idling. I don't know about you but when I go for a drive and start to slow down at a stoplight the vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you "Hey I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is I may not start the next time you turn the key." That's not good so let's get barkin' and stop staying idle on this subject!
You can help your service facility by describing the problem in detail. Here's a list of things to make a note of:
Make sure you describe the problem in as much detail as possible, as it will help a technician diagnose it.
One of the first things they'll check is how the spark plugs are firing. Modern iridium plugs are supposed to last a long, long time. But they CAN eventually wear out. Inspecting the firing end can help the technician identify the root cause of the problem. Corroded or worn-out spark plug wires can also contribute to an idling irregularity.
There are other potential problem spots, too. The technician may check the ignition coil, timing, piston rings, valves, and cylinder walls.
If the air-to-fuel mixture isn't correct, it may affect how smoothly your vehicle runs. Your service facility is equipped with diagnostic tools that help pinpoint the problem. Once that idle is smoothed out to the way it used to be, you'll be the smoothest operator on the road.
I leave you with this smooth quote "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" -- Navy SEALs Mantra
Cayenne
Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
alliedautoworks.com