tMany drivers are unfamiliar with the inner workings of their vehicles, including the various belts, brackets, and hoses that make a car run. The average internal combustion engine, typically found in cars, trucks, and SUVs, can have upwards of 200 piezas solamente. However, just because you may not know what every component is doesn’t mean they aren’t vital.

One component you may be unaware of or know little about is the engine mount. Stay informed about your vehicle’s parts–to keep it running safely for years to come.

¿Qué es un soporte de motor?

An engine mount (also referred to as a motor mount) is a component within a vehicle that allows for the engine to be bolted onto the chassis. Simply put, engine mounts secure the engine to the body of your car. Without these mounts, your engine would be at risk of damaging itself due to the excessive vibrations created when it is in use.

Engine mounts work to stabilize the engine by using two metal plates, with one bolted to both the engine itself and the other to the car’s frame. These plates are then connected at the center by a rubber or a liquid-filled bladder, which helps absorb any excess engine vibrations that would otherwise damage your vehicle. Soportes de transmisión use this same concept to help protect your transmisión from the same types of damage. However, the type of mounts you have will depend on your vehicle’s make/model.

Si no está seguro del tipo de soportes de motor que tiene su automóvil o de los materiales con los que están hechos, su el manual del propietario puedo ayudarte

What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Engine Mount?

Los soportes del motor son una pieza que no se puede reparar, lo que significa que no están incluidos en el paquete de su vehículo. programa de mantenimiento recomendadoEn cambio, los soportes del motor tienden a fallar debido al paso del tiempo, al deterioro por la exposición a los elementos o a daños causados por productos químicos dañinos presentes en el interior del motor.

Para verificar si los soportes del motor pueden estar fallando, esté atento a señales físicas como:

• Soportes rotos
• Correas y/o mangueras rotas
• Pernos dañados o faltantes
• Goma agrietada o rota
• Una posición irregular del motor o inclinado hacia cualquier lado
• Daños a otros componentes cerca del motor (que indican movimiento del motor)

Un soporte de motor que empieza a fallar o que ya ha fallado también será bastante notorio al conducir. Dado que está diseñado para mantener el motor seguro, algunos síntomas comunes de un soporte de motor defectuoso que se deben tener en cuenta al conducir incluyen:

• Vibraciones excesivas
• From Engine Bay
• Sacudidas al cambiar de marcha
• Ruidos anormales provenientes del compartimiento del motor

Cuando los soportes del motor se desgastan o dañan, pueden agrietarse, deteriorarse, estirarse o incluso deshacerse por completo. Diagnóstico de un soporte de motor defectuoso. Sólo debe ser realizado por profesionales en un instalación de reparación certificada o por un Certificado ASE technician, as most engine mounts are not viewable from the engine bay and must be removed to inspect them correctly.

¿Cuánto cuesta reemplazar un soporte de motor?

Replacing an engine mount can vary in cost due to the complexity of some engines. For example, owners of a Ford F-150 puede esperar pagar aproximadamente $683–$918 for an engine mount replacement. This includes about $502–$737 in labor costs, while the average cost of a replacement engine mount part is about $181.

Conversely, replacing an engine mount on a Jeep Wrangler costará a los conductores $354–$425, with $154–$225 in labor and approximately $200 for the mount itself.

Mantenga su motor funcionando sin problemas con Endurance

Protect your wallet and your vehicle with a comprehensive breakdown protection plan, such as Endurance’s Advantage plan. Covering your vehicle’s vital components, such as the engine and transmission, you can rest easy knowing you’re protected from any costly out-of-pocket repair bills if your mounts fail. Additionally, each Advantage package can help you stay up-to-date with your car’s maintenance needs by offering up to $3,500 for routine maintenance services. This includes essential services such as tire rotations, oil and filter changes, and more.

Clientes Endurance También recibirá un año de Beneficios de élite GRATIS con la compra de cualquier plan de protección automática.* That means you can have access to extra perks, such as tire repairs/replacements, collision discounts, windshield repair, and more. You will also have access to the Portal del cliente Endurance, dándole acceso a toda la información de su contrato, sus beneficios Elite, and more—conveniently accessible from any cell phone, tablet, or computer.

Solicitar una Cotización Gratis o tienda en linea to see instant pricing and vehicle protection plan recommendations. You can also visit the Centro de Aprendizaje para descubrir más artículos sobre componentes únicos de automóviles, consejos de expertos sobre automóviles, consejos de mantenimiento para hacerlo usted mismo y mucho más.