The engine mounts in your vehicle are used to secure your engine to your vehicle's body. It is also designed to absorb the vibrations from the engine so that they are not transferred to the body of your car, causing an unpleasant driving experience. Made from metal and rubber, engine mounts are susceptible to wear and tear, especially when exposed to the elements. When these mounts go bad, they can cause various problems for your vehicle. If your engine mounts are going bad, you can expect to experience the following symptoms.

Abnormal Vibrations

Since the role of your engine mounts is to absorb the engine's vibrations, as they wear out, you will start to feel vibrations you aren't used to. Your engine continuously fires microexplosions as it combusts, causing the engine to vibrate if not secured correctly. A new engine mount absorbs all of these vibrations, so you do not feel them while driving or idling. 

Unusual Noises From Engine Bay

As your engine mount starts to go out, you will most likely hear unusual noises from the engine bay. As the engine mount ages, it will start to flex more, if not rip completely. When this happens, your engine will flex more, causing creaking or knocking if your engine is bumping into other components.

Engine Position Is Off

The engine mount is also responsible for keeping your engine positioned correctly in your engine bay for proper weight distribution. If you notice that your engine seems to be in a different position, you will need to have your engine mounts checked as soon as possible. A noticeable difference in engine position usually shows an engine mount completely broken.

Engine Has Sustained Physical Damage

When examining your engine, if you have noticed that there is physical damage to components near the firewall, fenders, or other engine bay components, you could have a bad engine mount. Engine mounts that have too much flex or have ripped can allow the engine to move enough to bump into nearby components, causing damage. This can cause much larger repairs when dealing with engine bays with little room for flexing.

Bumpier Ride

Lastly, if you notice a difference in how your vehicle feels while driving, you need to have it examined. While this can be a variety of issues, a bad engine mount can be one of them. A bad engine mount can cause vibrations while driving, harsh clunking during acceleration, and surging in stop-and-go traffic. If you are experiencing any of these issues, you should visit your local trusted mechanic to have your vehicle examined. 

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