What are the effects of damaged engine mounts?

[LaPatrick]

The effects of damaged engine mounts include body vibration or jerky sensations during gear shifting. The function of the engine is to convert the thermal energy of gasoline into mechanical energy by burning the expanding gas in a sealed cylinder to push the piston and perform work. Methods for engine maintenance: 1. Use high-quality engine oil; 2. Use qualified coolant; 3. Regularly clean the radiator scale; 4. Regularly remove carbon deposits from the car; 5. Replace the car's air filter, oil filter, and fuel filter on time. The reasons for engine idle vibration are: 1. Damaged spark plugs, where the gap wear at the spark plug electrodes leads to insufficient spark ignition, resulting in incomplete combustion of the air-fuel mixture; 2. Poor quality gasoline, leading to poor atomization effect of the fuel injector and incomplete combustion of the mixture in the cylinder; 3. Dirty throttle body or excessive carbon deposits on the fuel injector; 4. Abnormal fuel pump pressure or incorrect readings and poor performance of the intake pressure sensor.

[MacHadley]

I remember once while driving, I felt the steering wheel constantly shaking. After stopping, I found out the engine mount was broken. This thing is mainly for vibration damping, and once it's broken, the car buzzes like a vibrator, especially at red lights where your butt keeps shaking, with passengers constantly complaining. It's not just a noise issue; it also affects driving stability. When accelerating, the car body sways left and right, and over time, the engine becomes unstable, potentially hitting surrounding pipes or wires, making repairs time-consuming and expensive. It's recommended to have the technician check the engine mount during each maintenance, looking for cracks or signs of aging, and replace it early for peace of mind.

[DelRonan]

Having been a car enthusiast for years, I can tell you that engine mount failure is no minor issue. It destabilizes the entire engine base, causing severe engine bouncing at idle with noise levels resembling a tractor starting up. The bigger concern lies in mechanical chain reactions: excessive vibration can deform exhaust pipes, accelerate driveshaft wear, and amplify acceleration shuddering that compromises handling. The last car I repaired nearly caught fire when cracked mounts caused slight engine displacement, pulling apart wiring connectors. Fortunately, inspection is straightforward: start the engine to listen for clunking sounds in the bay or check for oil seepage from rubber mounts - don't delay replacement.

[DelValerie]

After driving for a long time, when the engine mount fails, I can tell: the engine vibration becomes particularly noticeable, especially at low speeds when the steering wheel shakes violently, and the noise is unbearably annoying. The safety hazard is even greater; in severe cases, the engine may dislodge and collide with the braking system or coolant pipes, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. It's best to regularly visually inspect the rubber of the engine mount for cracks and repair any issues immediately.