Is the Car Scrapped If the Engine Fails?
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The car is not scrapped if the engine fails; replacing the engine is sufficient. Below is an introduction to engine maintenance: 1. Engine oil and oil filter: Regularly change the engine oil and oil filter. As the oil passes through the fine holes of the oil filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter. 2. Fuel system: Clean the fuel system periodically. During the process of supplying fuel to the combustion chamber through the fuel lines, sludge and carbon deposits inevitably form, depositing in the fuel lines, carburetor, fuel injectors, and combustion chamber, interfering with fuel flow, disrupting the normal air-fuel ratio, causing poor fuel atomization, and leading to engine issues such as shaking, knocking, unstable idling, and poor acceleration. 3. Radiator: Maintain the radiator regularly. Rust and scale in the engine radiator are the most common problems, which restrict the flow of coolant in the cooling system, reduce heat dissipation, cause engine overheating, and even lead to engine damage.
A broken engine is indeed quite troublesome, but I've seen many cases where the car doesn't necessarily have to be scrapped. Generally speaking, the engine can be repaired or replaced, depending on the extent of the damage. If it's just a minor issue, like a broken piston or cylinder block, taking it to a professional auto repair shop might cost just a few thousand yuan. If the entire engine is beyond repair, you can also opt for a second-hand or brand-new replacement, with prices ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of yuan. You'll need to consider how much the car is still worth. For example, repairing a new car is certainly worthwhile, but if an old car has low residual value, it might be more convenient to scrap it and get some subsidies. The most important thing is safety—if the engine fails, the car may stall or emit smoke, so you should immediately pull over and check. I recommend not impulsively deciding to scrap the car; first assess the situation, as you might save a significant amount of money.
