WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.govGood Maintenance Practices:
- Before purchasing and installing an engine long block, make sure it is the correct size and fit for your vehicle.
- Keep coolant levels full, but do not overfill, to help prevent overheating in the engine block.
- Keep the oil changed and the oil level full for proper lubrication.
- Do not pour cold water into an overheated block, as this may cause it to crack.
- Regularly inspect engine long blocks for signs of damage or failure, and replace them if signs of damage or failure are found.
Service engine long blocks when signs of wear or failure are displayed, including but not limited to:
- Internal engine noise, including but not limited to knocking or tapping
- Smoke from the exhaust
- Engine misfire
- Loss of power
- Engine overheating
- Excessive oil and/or coolant consumption
- Oil in the antifreeze or antifreeze in the engine oil