FAQ

Drivers who neglect to change their oil run the risk of significant engine problems, including but not limited to overheating of parts, loss of viscosity, engine breakdown and more. he most common issue is that the parts in your engine will become too hot. This can cause the engine to run less efficiently, and as time goes on, it can cause the engine components to warp and wear out. The lack of lubrication between these parts will also contribute to these problems. Eventually, if the oil is not changed, the entire engine will shut down and have to be replaced. This repair can cost thousands of dollars.

While each driver’s situation is different, some of the more common causes of auto inspection include, but are not limited to:

  • Air to fuel mixture may be incorrect.
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may be malfunctioning or missing
  • Vacuum leak present
  • Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation (EGR) may be malfunctioning
  • Ignition timing may be incorrect
  • One or more worn, damaged, or fouled sparkplugs are present
  • Catalytic converter is clogged, missing, or ineffective
  • Malfunctioning oxygen sensor
  • Internal engine parts may be malfunctioning or damaged
  • Dirty or contaminated engine oil
  • Clogged air filter

If you fail inspection in NSW, you have 30 days to make the necessary repairs before your vehicle is due for a second inspection. If you let your inspection sticker expire, you are subject to fines and court costs. 

A car’s battery light, also known as the dashboard battery indicator, indicates a problem with the battery or charging system. Here are some possible reasons why the battery light might be on

A brake pedal that goes to the floor can indicate a problem with your car’s braking system and could be hazardous. Some possible causes include: 
 
  • Brake fluid
    Low brake fluid or air in the brake lines can prevent the fluid from flowing properly, resulting in a spongy or soft pedal. 

Your engine could be ticking for a few reasons. Here are a few guidelines that could help you narrow it down:

If you don’t have enough engine oil or oil pressure, this leads to low lubrication and causes friction between metal components (such as the pistons and their cylinders).

  1. If your spark plug is misaligned, this could cause gas to enter the engine and result in a ticking noise.
  2. If the intake and exhaust valves in your engine are misaligned, this makes it difficult for them to open and shut, which can result in a clicking or ticking sound.
  • A loud squealing noise coming from under the hood.
  • What’s happening: This is a classic sign of a loose or worn serpentine belt.
  • Cause for concern? Yes, because the serpentine belt powers many of your car’s major systems. A squealing serpentine belt is one that could be about to break or isn’t powering the engine’s accessories properly. When an old serpentine belt snaps, drive torque to all of the engine’s accessories is lost, and you’re left, well…” up the creek” with a car that won’t go or it could even overheat.
  •  A loud roaring sound coming from somewhere underneath the driver’s seat.
  • What’s happening: You probably have a leak or crack in your exhaust system. The roaring you hear is excess engine noise that would normally get silenced by the muffler. When your exhaust system fails, all of your engine’s sound waves and vibrations get channelled into the car.
  • Cause for concern? The driver’s seat is vibrating like a massage chair, which is kind of nice. And the noise isn’t too noticeable when the radio is cranked up. Maybe you can let this one slide? Nope. A malfunctioning exhaust system means that you could have poisonous carbon monoxide venting into the cabin.

This Could be Low oil levels as this can damage your engine, so it’s important to check if you hear a sound that resembles tapping, ticking, or clicking. You can do this by checking the oil levels, and if they’re low, you can add more oil as a short-term solution. However, this is just a temporary fix; you’ll need to bring your car to the service center to get it checked out so they can locate the root cause. There are many possible causes of low oil levels, so it’s best to get it checked out as soon as possible to avoid any further damage to your engine.