It is the worst nightmare of every single truck and car driver anywhere. You are traveling somewhere far away from your normal haunts, maybe even far away from normal civilization, and your engine starts to sputter, or it smokes, or it makes more noise than you are used too, or some other problem happens and your car winds up dead on the side of the road. If you are in a hurry, don’t have cell service, or are in a place where calling for a tow truck is impossible, then don’t fret! Calling for help isn’t the only option you have when it comes to performing engine repair, and you might be able to fix up the problem yourself.
 
Now, this isn’t ideal for every situation or problem that you might be experiencing with your engine, but it can be helpful to have the skills and the tools to make minor repairs before you get yourself back on the road. Here’s what you need to know.

Maintenance For The Common Problems Engines Face

This might not help you while you are in the thick of the problem on the side of the road, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure for a reason. If you are starting to notice your engine overheating, you might need to give it a good clean. If you are detecting problems with the coolant or oil flow in your vehicle, you might need to get the lines checked and stop any leaks.
 
The moment you detect a problem with your engine, that means you need to jump on it. Because taking care of the small problem now means you won’t need to handle the bigger problem later.

Always Carry The Proper Tools

Having a toolbox at the most or the tools needed to repair an engine at worst can allow you to handle the problem. You should always carry and use a torque wrench, socket wrench, screwdrivers, and spare parts with you on long trips, and have easy access to them both at home and on the road. Additionally, having a hands free flashlight (because you won’t always be able to rely on your cellphone), can help you if you plan to make repairs at night.

Protect Your Engine With Engine Parts

Finally, don’t be afraid to protect your engine (and bling it up a bit) with C7 engine bay accessories. Getting accessories like Stainless Steel Illuminated Fuel Rail Covers with LED light kit, an ABS Brake Cover, and a Vacuum Pump Actuator Cover can help protect your engine parts from rust and can give it a polished finish. These accessories can help you organize and compartmentalize your engine, while also making it look amazing.
That way, even if you can’t fix the issue yourself and wind up having to call the tow truck, you can at least have a nice engine that can be shown off to the people responding to your issue!