What are the hazards of damaged engine mounts?
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The hazards of damaged engine mounts: 1. Engine mounts are elastic structures that install the engine to the vehicle frame, which can significantly reduce the transmission of engine vibration to the body. Damaged engine mounts will cause discomfort during riding and also lead to premature damage to other parts of the vehicle body; 2. Engine mounts have controllable hydraulic pressure devices, whose oil pressure is adjusted by the computer to adapt to the elastic hardness at different speeds; 3. Engine mounts can be used for a long time and are less likely to be damaged. However, when the vehicle is old or driven on rough roads for a long time, the engine mounts will lose elasticity due to aging or fatigue, causing vibration phenomena, and the engine mounts must be replaced.
The most obvious symptom of a broken engine mount is severe car vibration. As soon as you start the engine, the steering wheel buzzes and vibrates in your hands. Even at idle while waiting at traffic lights, the seats shake noticeably, and prolonged driving can make your arms go numb. That's not all—the vibrations transmit throughout the entire car body, causing plastic parts in the dashboard to rattle, and over time, the clips may loosen. What's even more annoying is that without the cushioning effect, engine vibrations directly impact the chassis, making the entire undercarriage feel like it's trembling. Last time I delayed replacing it, the exhaust pipe joint cracked from the vibrations, costing me extra money. If the car suddenly shakes violently on the highway, making the steering wheel hard to control, that's truly terrifying.
As someone who deals with faulty cars every day, I've seen too many owners neglect engine mounts. This component is essentially the cushion for the engine, and once it fails, vibrations are directly transmitted to the vehicle's frame. The most dangerous part is that the engine's position can shift, and over time, the transmission mount may deform as well, leading to repairs that often cost thousands. Moreover, the vibrations can loosen various pipe connections, potentially causing leaks in coolant hoses or oil lines. Last week, a car had its ABS sensor shaken loose due to engine mount failure, triggering a fault in the braking system. Don't underestimate this rubber part—it's the first line of defense protecting the powertrain.
