An engine vacuum leak can seriously affect how well your Mazda performs. Your Mazda uses engine vacuum to power various components and accessories, and, if the vacuum hoses spring a leak, you’ll end up with engine trouble. Mazcare can help. We can find the vacuum leak and replace the hoses that are causing it to bring your Mazda’s engine back to its efficient performance. Let’s talk about the signs of a vacuum leak in your Mazda below.
You’ll See It
There are two ways you can see a vacuum leak; one is on your tachometer and the other is in the engine. If you notice that your tachometer is registering too high while you are sitting at an idle, or if the tachometer needle is bouncing up and down, you have spurts of air blowing into your engine that are likely the result of a vacuum leak. You may also be able to see the leak in the vacuum hoses if you pop the hood of your Mazda while the engine is running. Just make sure to have the vehicle on level ground, in park, and the parking brake set.
You’ll Feel It
Ways that you can feel the vacuum leak is in your engine’s performance. The engine may sputter, hiccup, and even stall if the vacuum leak is filling the engine with air. You may notice this while you are in motion, when you step down on the accelerator to gain speed, or when you are sitting at an idle. It’s important to understand that this can be signs of other vehicle problems as well, such as a fuel or exhaust system problem, so a professional eye is needed to diagnose your engine trouble.
You’ll Hear It
If, while you’re searching for your vacuum leak in the engine, you hear sucking sounds that sound a lot like the vacuum hose on your household vacuum, you definitely have a vacuum leak. Oftentimes, an automobile engine vacuum leak can sound just like a shop vac, so keep an ear open as much as an eye open when you are searching the engine for the vacuum leak.
Your Check Engine Light Will Warn You
Finally, the check engine light will come on any time the combustion chamber’s air and fuel mixture is off, and a vacuum leak introduces too much air into the engine and, thereby, the mixture. No matter the cause, it’s important to have a check engine warning diagnosed right away to avoid further damage to your Mazda’s engine.
Mazcare are Mazda experts in Marietta, GA. Schedule an appointment with us today if you suspect your Mazda has a vacuum leak.