7 ways to handle when car engine overheats
(Baonghean.vn) - A hot car engine can be caused by a lack of coolant or a leak, but the situation can still be controlled with simple skills.
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In rare cases, even when not driving on the highway, your car engine can still overheat. If not handled quickly and promptly, this phenomenon will damage the engine, even leading to a car fire.
Below are some notes for drivers when dealing with a sudden engine overheating situation:
1. Stop the car
If you are driving on a highway or other high-traffic area, you need to pay attention to ensure the safety of yourself and others by observing and moving the car into the emergency lane or the roadside. Then, you should turn off the engine and wait for the engine to cool. If the engine is too hot and steam is coming from the hood, you must open the hood to help the car cool down.
Only check the internal components when the engine is completely cool.
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2. Open the hood
Open the hood to allow the engine heat to escape more quickly. Some cars have the hood latch near the radiator, so drivers should be careful and place their hands on the hood before opening it to ensure safety.
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3. Do not open the radiator cap
The most important thing that all drivers need to keep in mind is not to open the radiator cap immediately because at this time the high temperature causes the water pressure in the radiator to be very high, opening the cap can cause water to spurt out and cause burns.
4. Check the cooling system
After waiting for the engine and cooling system to cool down, open the radiator cap to check. Most cars have a reservoir that leads to the radiator, you can observe with the naked eye to see if the water level is full or not.
If the vehicle has a reservoir, fill it with coolant. In case of emergency, if there is no coolant, it can be replaced with clean water.
If the vehicle does not have a reservoir, it is necessary to wait for the cooling system to cool completely before opening the cap to add solution or water.
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5. Look for leaks
There are many cases where the car overheats due to a leak in the cooling system in the pipes, cylinder head or radiator fins due to rocks flying up... If you cannot check or take the car to the nearest repair shop for a technician to examine.
6. Don't move too fast
At this point, you keep the average speed, because the more you accelerate, the hotter the engine gets. If you are in a crowded area, pull over to the side of the road and wait for the road to clear before continuing your journey. Because the more crowded the road, the longer the travel time, the less air the car can get and the more likely it is to overheat.
7. Determine the vehicle's condition
If the car is overheated simply due to lack of coolant, you can refill it to continue the journey. But if the water level is too low and the cause cannot be determined, then it is time to call the rescue team.
If the vehicle is found to be overheating but must continue driving, the driver should follow the steps below. - Turn off the air conditioner: The air conditioner system works, causing the engine to work overload, leading to quick heating. - Switch to hot mode: Turn the heating mode to full power, turn on the fan to the highest level. If it is hot, turn the vent to the window, roll down the glass to let the hot air escape; the more heat escapes, the faster the engine cools. - Turn off the engine, but not the electricity: Turn the key to turn off the engine but do not turn off the electrical system completely, so that the heater continues to work, which will release hot air from the engine more quickly. - Go at moderate speed: Do not go fast, stop, fast, stop, but go slowly at moderate speed. Acceleration increases the load, causing the engine to heat up faster. |
Ngoc Anh
(Synthetic)
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