BMWs are fantastic cars to own as well as drive. Keeping current on your car’s maintenance and service schedule will help you to avoid high-end repair prices. At BMW Repair San Diego, we will provide you with expert BMW service and maintenance without the high costs that you will see at a dealership.
If you are experiencing a vacuum leak in your BMW, you know that it can be maddening. A leak is a common problem that we run across, and we can diagnose the issue and fix it for you. Let’s discuss vacuum leaks in BMWs and how we can help you repair them.
What is a vacuum leak?
When an engine runs, it creates a vacuum inside the cylinders. If a hose fails, or there is an issue with the engine, you may encounter a vacuum leak. This allows additional air to enter the engine, which results in an incorrect air to fuel ratio. These are the common symptoms of a vacuum leak:
Check Engine Light: If your car’s computer detects that you have a vacuum leak, it will illuminate your check engine light. This light may come on for a number of reasons. If the light has been triggered, take it to a technician, who can perform a diagnostic scan to find the trouble code.
Stalling: If the air-to-fuel ratio is incorrect, this can cause your engine to stall or die.
Trouble Starting: Having an incorrect air-to-fuel ratio can make it hard for you to start your car.
High or Rough Idle: If your engine is receiving too much air, it will idle faster than it should. Your car’s computer will compensate for the amount of air the engine is receiving. This will lead to fluctuation idle speeds.
Hissing or Sucking Sounds: If you can hear a hissing or sucking noise, you probably have a vacuum leak.
Finding the Problem
Since there are so many issues that can lead to a vacuum leak, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down the problem quickly. By having regularmaintenance performed, you will help to lessen the chances of acquiring a vacuum leak.
The engine is a major part of your BMW and it needs to be taken care of. If there is an issue that could be affecting it, it needs to be taken care of right away. Letting an issue go without having it fixed can lead to engine failure as well as higher service bills.
Taking care of any issue that arises right away will save you time and money in the future. If you are experiencing a vacuum leak in your BMW, schedule an appointment with one of our specialized trained technicians at BMW Repair San Diego can take care of your leak and any other regularly scheduled maintenance needed for your BMW.