Your Chrysler engine is composed of numerous working parts. If any of the parts are damaged or wear out, you’ll need a repair at your Chrysler dealer. We’d like to give you examples of some of the engine problems we can fix.
Clogged Catalytic Converter
Catalytic converters have been part of every car in the US since the 1970s. The purpose of a converter is to remove dangerous and toxic gases produced by combustion. The converter uses temperatures of approximately 1,600 F and extreme pressure to convert dangerous gases into harmless gases and water.
The conversion process creates carbon, and carbon can gradually build up and block the converter. A blocked converter prevents the exhaust gases from leaving the engine. These gases create back pressure in the engine that can cause it to fail within minutes of starting. If your engine suddenly shuts down for no reason, your converter is probably blocked. We can clear the blockage to fix this problem.
Damaged Radiator Fan
The heat generated by the engine has to be removed to prevent damage to the engine’s components. A liquid coolant circulates through your engine and absorbs the heat. The hot coolant is transported to the radiator, where the heat is removed by airflow over the radiator tubes. This process works perfectly when your car is moving, but it doesn’t work if it is idling.
Removing the heat from an idling engine depends on the radiator fan. This fan is attached to the rear of the radiator, and it switches on as soon as your engine temperature rises. The fan blows across the back of the tubes and forces the hot air out through the radiator grille. If the fan fails, your engine will start overheating as soon as your car isn’t moving. We’ll need to install a new radiator as the fan forms part of the radiator.
Worn Belt Tensioner
The alternator belt is one of several belts in your engine, but it’s one of the most important. This belt connects the crankshaft to a series of pulleys that connect to the alternator, the power steering pump, and the AC compressor. The movement of the belt across these pulleys powers the components connected to them.
The belt must be kept at a precise tension. If a belt is too loose, it can fall off, while a belt that’s too tight can snap. The belt tensioner ensures the alternator belt maintains the correct tension. A worn tensioner will cause numerous problems for your engine and even shut down vital components. Installing a new tensioner will solve this problem.
If your engine shows signs of trouble, call us right away at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Odessa.
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