6 Signs Your Lincoln Needs to Be Serviced

We all know that a fire should be put out ASAP before it spreads. Well, if your car starts to misbehave, similar urgency should spur you to action. If you notice the following signs of car trouble one day, head straight to your local Lincoln dealership before the fault grows into something more serious and spreads harm to other car parts. With prompt Lincoln service, you’re carrying out the stitch in time that saves nine down the road. 

Shuddering, Struggling Engine

When something causes the engine’s spark plugs to misfire, your car will shake and cough noisily. This misfiring will become worse when you’re idling or pushing the engine to reach higher speeds. Misfiring can rapidly lead to problems inside the exhaust system, so you’ll need the underlying fault to be remedied promptly. 

Ticking or Knocking Sounds

It’s never a good sign to hear ticking or knocking from the engine compartment. These noises typically indicate under-lubricated engine parts and rising friction. If you hear them, glance at the engine temperature gauge, which is likely to be rising. Overheating can destroy a car’s engine in short order, so pull over and check your motor oil and coolant, which may be too low.

Squeaky or Sluggish Brakes 

Without strong brakes, you’re in danger of rear-ending the car ahead when you next try to stop. If your brakes start squeaking, you may simply need a new brake pad, but if your brakes already seem weaker, stop driving at once. Sluggish brakes might result from overheating or leaking brake fluid.

Slow-to-Start or Stalling Engine

Issues with the battery, starter, or electrical system could slow down your engine starts. Insufficient voltage can also lead to misfiring and engine stalls. Have your battery checked if you experience these issues. 

Hesitant or Slipping Gear Shifts

The gearbox below you should shift easily and quietly. If shifting becomes noisy and the gears seem hesitant to change, you may have low transmission fluid or a more serious fault on your hands. Slipping gears is an even more hazardous indication of transmission trouble. 

Dashboard Warning Lights 

As you drive, hundreds of advanced microchips keep your Lincoln informed of all manner of performance data. This means the first indication of a problem will usually be a warning light appearing on the instrument panel. Ignore these warning lights at your peril.

Need Lincoln Service? Stop by Our Lincoln Dealership

Allow us to keep your Lincoln running like a dream. Whatever symptom or maintenance concern you have, we can promptly diagnose and repair the underlying malfunctions, saving you time and money by averting the greater hassle and cost of long-term malfunctions. 

Visit Bayway Lincoln in Houston, TX, today for top-notch maintenance and automobile care. For over a decade, we’ve been building a sterling reputation for quick, courteous vehicle services at very reasonable prices.

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