Will the car be scrapped if the engine is broken?
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If the engine is damaged, the vehicle will not be scrapped; it can be replaced with a new one. Here is an introduction to engine maintenance: 1. Engine oil and oil filter: Regularly change the engine oil and oil filter. When the oil passes through the fine holes of the oil filter, solid particles and sticky substances in the oil are trapped in the filter. 2. Fuel system: Clean the fuel system regularly. During the process of fuel being supplied to the combustion chamber through the fuel lines, it inevitably forms gum and carbon deposits, which accumulate in the fuel lines, carburetor, fuel injectors, and combustion chamber, interfering with fuel flow, disrupting the normal air-fuel ratio, and causing poor fuel atomization. This can lead to engine issues such as shaking, knocking, unstable idle, and poor acceleration. 3. Radiator: Clean the radiator regularly. Rust and scale in the engine radiator are the most common problems. Rust and scale restrict the flow of coolant in the cooling system, reducing heat dissipation and causing the engine to overheat, which may even result in engine damage.
Not necessarily. If the engine is broken, many cars can still be repaired, especially with the rapid advancement of technology. Personally, I think it depends on the value of the car and how much you're willing to spend. If the car is already very old or the repair cost is higher than its used market value, then scrapping it might be more cost-effective. But if it's a good car and replacing the engine only costs around ten or twenty thousand, why not repair it? After fixing it, you can still drive it for several more years. Don't forget to consider insurance and depreciation. When repairing, have a reliable mechanic check the overall condition—don't just fix the engine. Maybe even make some minor modifications to improve performance. In short, don't rush to scrap it; get quotes from several repair shops first.
I've been in this situation before. An engine malfunction doesn't necessarily mean it's totaled. Take my old car for example - three years ago it had severe oil leakage from the engine, and I thought it was done for. But my mechanic friend checked it and said just replacing a few parts would fix it. It cost me a few thousand yuan and was back to normal. The key is the type of damage - if it's just minor component issues like bad piston rings or spark plugs, repairs are easy. But if the entire engine is cracked or water-damaged from flooding, the repair costs would be so high that getting a new car makes more sense. Regular maintenance while driving can prevent this - avoid overloading and using poor-quality fuel, and change the oil regularly to extend its lifespan.
