What are the symptoms of a broken engine mount? How long should it be replaced?

As a power source, the engine is the heart of various mechanical equipment and vehicles, responsible for providing the necessary power to drive their operation and driving. After it starts, it vibrates every moment. In order to reduce its vibration transmission to the body, there is an accessory called engine mount.

When the engine mount is damaged, the engine cannot be effectively damped and supported, which will damage some parts, thus affecting the engine's working performance. So what are the symptoms of engine mount damage? How should we deal with it?

PART01

The role of engine mounts

Engine mounts, also known as engine mount buffers or engine holder, play a vital role in the automobile manufacturing process.

PART 02

Symptoms of damaged engine mounts

Engine shaking

When the engine is started from a cold state and idled in gear, the engine will shake significantly. This shaking may be reduced or disappear after the engine is warmed up. This is because the engine mount rubber expands and contracts significantly due to heat and cold.

Obvious shaking of the steering wheel and seat

When idling or driving at low speed, you may feel shaking on the steering wheel and seat. In addition, when the vehicle is driving over speed bumps or other uneven roads, if the engine mounts are severely damaged, you may hear obvious abnormal noises.

Abnormal noise

When the vehicle accelerates or decelerates suddenly, you may hear abnormal noise. This is because the connection between the engine and the frame becomes unstable after the engine mount is damaged, resulting in abnormal noise when it is impacted or the load changes.

PART 03

Engine mount replacement cycle

Generally speaking, the life of the engine mount is about 6 years, and the engine mount is mainly made of rubber, which is relatively durable. However, if the vehicle is often driven in bad road conditions or the driving habits are more intense, the wear of the engine mount may be accelerated and need to be replaced in advance.

Tips

It should be noted that damage to the engine mounts will not only affect driving comfort, but may also cause accelerated damage to other components. In order to ensure driving safety and driving comfort, it is recommended to check the condition of the engine mounts regularly to avoid serious consequences.