Engine Performance Checklist
When was the last time Engine Performance work was done on your car?
0-3 mos 3-6 mos 6-9 mos 9-12 mos 12-24 mos Longer
Batter/Starting Problems
Does Engine?
1. Crank over slowly
| When engine is cold | When engine is hot | Always |
2. Make unusual noises while cranking?
| Sometimes | Always |
3. Crank over OK, but starts hard
| When engine is cold | When engine is hot | Always |
Running Problems
Does Engine?
1. Stall at idle
| When
engine is cold Under light acceleration |
When
engine is hot Always |
With A/C on |
2. Run Rough
| When Engine is
cold Under heavy acceleration |
When
Engine is hot While Idling |
Under light acceleration |
3. Misfire or Hesitate
| When
Engine is cold Under heavy acceleration |
When
Engine is hot Only occasionally |
Under
light acceleration Always |
4. Have other symptoms:
| Exhaust
smell (rotten eggs) Backfire (pop-cough-sputter) Smokes excessively No power from engine |
Pinging-light
throttle-heavy throttle Diesels/ runs on after key off Poor Gas Mileage Other (Specify) ____________ |
5. Have any dash lights been on? (Alt, Temp, Check Engine, etc.)
6. Is your car equipped with fuel injection?
| Yes | No |