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When it comes to automotive problems, diagnosing and addressing them early on can save you a lot of money. Ignoring a car problem will only aggravate the situation and repair bills. In this article, we will discuss in detail top five engine problems. Lets put some light on the signs of engine trouble, and what to do in such situations.When we put the key in the vehicle's ignition cylinder, we hardly pay any attention. It is not until one or more of the dashboard warning lights start flashing that we start to give them a serious thought. These lights are connected with sensors that monitor a number of systems in your car. When a cars engine is concerned, these lights provide an early warning system indicating some or the other problem.
The "Check Engine" light is one of the most troubling lights, mostly because it could mean a lot of things. The easiest way to find out what the light is trying to tell you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. This tool looks a little like a large calculator and plugs into a connection port inside the car. This scanner communicates with the cars systems to find out what exactly has been prompting the light to blink.
We are aware that most of the people in India do not have this tool. So the easiest and the most sensible thing to do is to take your car to a service station, who use a similar kind of scanning tool to diagnose the problem.
Obviously, you cannot allow your vehicle to take its own sweet time to accelerate or give out completely. Similarly, if your car revs up at idle or accelerates out of the blue, it is time you took your car to a qualified technician and got your car investigated as soon as possible. Preventive car maintenance measures, such as regular oil changes and belt replacements, can help you keep your car in the best shape.
A grinding noise while starting the car can mean that your starter motor is up for adjustment or possible replacement. A grinding or clunking noise during gear change means that you need to take your car to a service station as soon as possible.
In some cases, a little bit of noise such as a mild ticking or clicking may be normal. For example, fuel injected vehicles make slight audible clicks from the injectors. But, it is always recommended to seek professional advice when in doubt.
Vehicle exhaust contains toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. So, if you get a strong smell of exhaust inside your car, get it checked immediately.
Similarly, a smell of burning rubber could indicate towards damaged drive belts or accessory belts beneath the hood, or improperly tensioned or just worn out. Additionally, it could also mean that a rubber pipe carrying important fluids is touching something hot that it shouldnt. When you come across these odors inside your car, it is best to take action sooner rather than later. With all of these potential problems, it's a good idea to act sooner rather than later, as they could be linked to a much more crucial and expensive component.
Usually, blue smoke from the tailpipe means that oil is escaping from its passageway within the engine, and is being burned along with the fuel. The smartest thing to do in this situation is to take the car to a mechanic and get the worn damaged seals repaired. White smoke from the tailpipe means the water condensation or antifreeze has mixed with the fuel supply.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, in an initiative to provide convenient finance options for its customers, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allahabad Bank, a leading public sector bank in the country.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing & Sales, HMIL and Mr. Bibhas Kumar Srivastav, General Manager, Retail Banking, Allahabad Bank on behalf of their respective organizations.
Allahabad Bank, with its headquarters in Kolkata, has 2,364 branches and more than 200 ATMs across the country. It offers vast and varied services to ensure seamless banking for its customers. This strategic alliance will help both the partners to leverage their individual strengths and reach out to a wider market and make auto loans available for prospective car buyers on easier terms.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL, said, “We are very happy to announce this partnership with Allahabad Bank. This partnership will provide our customers with competitive rates and convenient finance options at locations where the bank has branches. As we are rapidly increasing our sales network, this tie up will further help us to reach a wider base of customers, increase penetration in tier II & III cities in terms of our products and the finance options available.”
As part of the agreement, both HMIL dealers and the bank will utilise their respective customer databases for growing their car loan business. The tie-up is extended to cover financing options by all the branches of the bank in India. Both the partners will utilize and leverage each other’s strengths to sell Hyundai vehicles along with the bank’s car loan products.
HMIL currently has a 307 strong dealer network and 627 strong service points across India, which will see further expansion in 2011.
When it comes to automotive problems, diagnosing and addressing them early on can save you a lot of money. Ignoring a car problem will only aggravate the situation and repair bills. In this article, we will discuss in detail top five engine problems. Lets put some light on the signs of engine trouble, and what to do in such situations.When we put the key in the vehicle's ignition cylinder, we hardly pay any attention. It is not until one or more of the dashboard warning lights start flashing that we start to give them a serious thought. These lights are connected with sensors that monitor a number of systems in your car. When a cars engine is concerned, these lights provide an early warning system indicating some or the other problem.
The "Check Engine" light is one of the most troubling lights, mostly because it could mean a lot of things. The easiest way to find out what the light is trying to tell you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. This tool looks a little like a large calculator and plugs into a connection port inside the car. This scanner communicates with the cars systems to find out what exactly has been prompting the light to blink.
We are aware that most of the people in India do not have this tool. So the easiest and the most sensible thing to do is to take your car to a service station, who use a similar kind of scanning tool to diagnose the problem.
Obviously, you cannot allow your vehicle to take its own sweet time to accelerate or give out completely. Similarly, if your car revs up at idle or accelerates out of the blue, it is time you took your car to a qualified technician and got your car investigated as soon as possible. Preventive car maintenance measures, such as regular oil changes and belt replacements, can help you keep your car in the best shape.
A grinding noise while starting the car can mean that your starter motor is up for adjustment or possible replacement. A grinding or clunking noise during gear change means that you need to take your car to a service station as soon as possible.
In some cases, a little bit of noise such as a mild ticking or clicking may be normal. For example, fuel injected vehicles make slight audible clicks from the injectors. But, it is always recommended to seek professional advice when in doubt.
Vehicle exhaust contains toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. So, if you get a strong smell of exhaust inside your car, get it checked immediately.
Similarly, a smell of burning rubber could indicate towards damaged drive belts or accessory belts beneath the hood, or improperly tensioned or just worn out. Additionally, it could also mean that a rubber pipe carrying important fluids is touching something hot that it shouldnt. When you come across these odors inside your car, it is best to take action sooner rather than later. With all of these potential problems, it's a good idea to act sooner rather than later, as they could be linked to a much more crucial and expensive component.
Usually, blue smoke from the tailpipe means that oil is escaping from its passageway within the engine, and is being burned along with the fuel. The smartest thing to do in this situation is to take the car to a mechanic and get the worn damaged seals repaired. White smoke from the tailpipe means the water condensation or antifreeze has mixed with the fuel supply.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, in an initiative to provide convenient finance options for its customers, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allahabad Bank, a leading public sector bank in the country.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing & Sales, HMIL and Mr. Bibhas Kumar Srivastav, General Manager, Retail Banking, Allahabad Bank on behalf of their respective organizations.
Allahabad Bank, with its headquarters in Kolkata, has 2,364 branches and more than 200 ATMs across the country. It offers vast and varied services to ensure seamless banking for its customers. This strategic alliance will help both the partners to leverage their individual strengths and reach out to a wider market and make auto loans available for prospective car buyers on easier terms.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL, said, “We are very happy to announce this partnership with Allahabad Bank. This partnership will provide our customers with competitive rates and convenient finance options at locations where the bank has branches. As we are rapidly increasing our sales network, this tie up will further help us to reach a wider base of customers, increase penetration in tier II & III cities in terms of our products and the finance options available.”
As part of the agreement, both HMIL dealers and the bank will utilise their respective customer databases for growing their car loan business. The tie-up is extended to cover financing options by all the branches of the bank in India. Both the partners will utilize and leverage each other’s strengths to sell Hyundai vehicles along with the bank’s car loan products.
HMIL currently has a 307 strong dealer network and 627 strong service points across India, which will see further expansion in 2011.
Reference:
Hyundai India maintains steady growth in November 2010
Hyundai Implements New Corporate Identity Standards
Hyundai receives the Gold Trophy for excellence in exports
