Do You Have A Misfiring Lexus Engine?

Have you ever seen a car with black smoke coming out from its exhaust pipe? You may even have experienced this with your own car. This is what happens when an engine misfires. If you have a misfiring Lexus engine, read on to find out what you can do about it.

What Happens When an Engine Misfires?

In order for an engine to successfully fire its cylinder, three components need to be present: fuel, oxygen and a spark. If just one of these three components aren’t there, the engine won’t combust. A misfiring engine occurs when this reaction doesn’t work properly, and the engine doesn’t get a chance to fire. Engine misfires can occur when the engine is just starting up or when it’s idle.

You can tell when your engine has misfired before it can stumble and lose speed. However, most engines quickly regain speed after a few seconds, so you may not be able to tell that something is significantly wrong. However, it’s always wise to pay attention when a misfire occurs just once as it can point towards a more severe problem within your Lexus.

Common Types of Misfiring Engines

You already know that three components must be present in order for an engine to fire. Below, we list out the most common types of misfiring engines:

• Fuel Misfire

When your fuel filter is clogged or dirty, this can disrupt the path your fuel takes towards the cylinder for ignition. This typically happens when you are idling.

• Spark Misfire

Spark plugs are responsible for igniting and starting the process of ignition. When there’s a problem with your spark plugs, this doesn’t happen. Replacing your spark plugs and checking that they are properly connected to your ignition wires will fix this problem.

• Mechanical Misfires

As the most dangerous kind of misfiring, it’s wise to bring your Lexus to a mechanic when you experience a mechanical misfire.

Watch Out for these Symptoms

Below are some ways you can tell if you have a misfiring engine:

• Your car starts and stops suddenly, leading to a bumpy driving experience.
• You can smell fuel from inside your car.
• Your car may have trouble accelerating or takes a long time to reach your desired speed.
• You hear odd sounds, such as coughing and sputtering, from your engine.
• Your car emits a cloud of thick black exhaust.
• … and more!

What to Do with a Misfiring Engine

You may be wondering if you can continue driving with a misfired engine. Although it’s possible, it’s not the safest option and it’s highly unadvisable to do so. To err on the side of caution, make sure you get your car checked out to identify the root cause before continuing to drive it.

Come to Our Reliable Service Department at Prestige Lexus

Having trouble with a misfiring engine? At Prestige Lexus, our service department can take care of any problems for you and carry out the necessary repairs. Feel free to schedule a service online now!