How A Motor Mount Affects Your Vehicle

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How A Motor Mount Affects Your

Vehicle?

It also connects

the other parts

like vehicle’s

engine and

transmission to

chassis..

The rubber insulator helps to dampen the

vibration and make the journey comfortable for

users..

What are the main purposes of motor mount?

Types of motor mounts

Hydro Hydro-elastic

Hydraulic

Over time, the motor mount will start to deteriorate due to the continuous exposure to heat and chemicals used in engine and

transmission.

The mount prevents the engine from falling out of the vehicle , but it can’t control its bounce while accelerating or under heavy

load.

So it generates different symptoms to warn the user to replace it in the early stage for a safe drive.

A faulty motor mount can cause excess engine vibration, especially under heavy acceleration or

revving.

This is the first sign that shows the motor mount is

started deteriorating..

The excessive vibration can be felt strongly on the passenger side of the vehicle …

Excessive Clanking or Rattling Noise :-

This symptom can be heard clearly when the vehicle is in idle condition..

This poor engine alignment can cause an engine block

which can suddenly stop the vehicle and won’t start until it

fixed..

In extreme case, the broken motor mounts can cause damage to the engine parts like exhaust manifold or the valve cover

gaskets etc..

Engine parts can be broken, cracked or dented if the engine is tilted or off balanced .

The broken or faulty motor mounts can also break or snap the drive belts or the engine hoses from engine..

Always make sure to check the motor mounts whenever your vehicle is going for any part replacement or servicing

like engine or transmission.