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Discover LudwigThe phrase "engine trouble" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to issues or malfunctions related to a vehicle's engine.
Example: "The car broke down on the highway due to engine trouble."
Alternatives: "engine issues" or "engine problems."
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engine trouble
noun
Problem or problems occurring with an engine or motor, especially with that of a motor car
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"There was no engine trouble.
"Engine trouble" with a plane.
Well Rudolph must have developed engine trouble.
Other contenders fell victim to engine trouble.
But then engine trouble put an end to his dreams.
Last-minute engine trouble prevented him from starting his race.
South African officials confirmed yesterday that the ambulance he was travelling in suffered from "engine trouble".
The vessel appeared to be making slow progress, stopping often, perhaps because of engine trouble.
The plane reported engine trouble just before going down, a Nigerian aviation official said.
The ship was days late landing at Liverpool because of engine trouble.
Pan Am Flight 6 from Honolulu to San Francisco developed engine trouble.
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