Signs that the engine valves are damaged in the car … including increased fuel consumption

The valves are one of the important parts of the car engine, as they are one of the most vulnerable components to damage, as these valves open and close daily approximately 2500 times per minute when the engine is running.

Damage to the valves in the engine results in many malfunctions, including weak car torque and increased fuel consumption, and sometimes it may even reduce the life of the engine.

How to detect damage to the engine valves in the car?

Answers this question, a specialist in the field of car maintenance, stressing that there are three main signs that indicate damage or corrosion of valves in the car.

Among the most important of these signs are the following:

Popping noises and banging under the hood

Usually these sounds increase when the engine speed is increased, and this sign indicates a damage to the system controlling the opening and closing of the valves, or sometimes these sounds occur; As a result, this system does not have sufficient lubrication.

Blue smoke coming out of the exhaust:

It also indicates damage or corrosion of the valves in the car, through the exit of blue fumes from the exhaust. This happens as a result of oil leaking into the combustion chambers of the engine, and thus it is burned with the fuel, and then the blue smoke comes out.

Poor engine torque and increased fuel consumption:

One of the signs that accompanies damage to the valves in the car’s engine is the weakness of the car’s torque with a noticeable increase in fuel consumption.