Overheating time: who does not reach the dacha during the May holidays?
- May 7, 2022
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What times – such decisions, many car owners unanimously thought and decided to save on a spring trip to the masters. Indeed, what could go wrong? And we
What times – such decisions, many car owners unanimously thought and decided to save on a spring trip to the masters. Indeed, what could go wrong? And we check the oil and brake pads ourselves! Unfortunately, everything is not so simple and not so rosy, the experts of the AvtoVzglyad portal are sure.
Preparations for the summer season are in full swing, queues for forage harvesters and seedlings have been standing since morning, and the smells of spring and the allergies that come with it beckon from the city. Can! Time for barbecues, warm evenings in good company and small, and sometimes not very, repairs of the native hacienda, which this year will become for many a sanatorium as well as the sea, and a “cultural program”.
And now, from beyond the horizon, on a late Friday evening or Saturday morning, she emerges, dear and such a mandatory traffic jam on all the outbound highways of the capital! How not to stand on vacation – this is our popular entertainment, literally a prelude to the weekend! Crush at traffic lights, endless “traffic jam” to the horizon, a tail of cars at gas stations. But alas, not everyone will reach the coveted destination, tempting with foam and freedom.
The engine temperature sensor is so inconspicuous and rarely used that many people forget its presence. But in vain: the arrow’s “activity” after warming indicates that “all is not well in the Danish kingdom”. Why is the temperature creeping up and is it even possible to drive a car with such a malfunction?
The first cause of engine overheating is a lack of coolant. The best way to locate is to look directly into the radiator. Cold of course. If it’s full, straight up, then everything is perfectly fine with the coolant. Remember that there is no need to inspect the tank with a sensible eye – it may be full. After all, in the event of a leak – a hose rupture, a pump leaking, a fistula formed – the system will “take in” the lack of air and no coolant from the tank. Yes, yes, the cork in a conspicuous place is precisely for this reason.
The second important factor is the thermostat. After warming up, the valve should open and launch the liquid into a large cooling circle. If this does not happen, the engine is constantly “warming up”, which leads not only to overheating, but also to increased fuel consumption. Not to be unfounded, measurements of a similar problem showed: the difference is twice as great.
The third point is the breeze, which is also a cooling fan. The motor and sensor can cause premature operation or even “sleepy sleep”. You can check beforehand: warm up the car and listen. Noise – all is well. Incidentally, the sensor sometimes has to be cleaned of oxides. At least once a year.
The most common cause of engine overheating is a clogged cooling radiator. Over time, debris blocks all honeycombs, and using low-quality antifreeze adds to sediment inside.
Together, these two factors create a “bath” under the hood and an early death of the engine. The radiator must be washed regularly, and only by removing it: indiscriminate washing under high pressure does not give results. But by pulling out the “cooler”, you can clean it both inside and out.
Engine overheating is a judgment call for any vacation. Both morally and physically: a car with such a “disease” is no longer a vehicle, and the cost of repair will surprise even the most affluent. Polishing, grinding and partial reassembly are just a small, “democratic” list of actions to be taken to bring the “iron horse” back to life. In other words, it’s better not to. Moreover, it is within the power of every driver.
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Preparations for the summer season are in full swing, queues for forage harvesters and seedlings have been standing since morning, and the smells of spring and the allergies that come with it beckon from the city. Can! Time for barbecues, warm evenings in good company and small, and sometimes not very, repairs of the native hacienda, which this year will become for many a sanatorium as well as the sea, and a “cultural program”.
And now, from beyond the horizon, on a late Friday evening or Saturday morning, she emerges, dear and such a mandatory traffic jam on all the outbound highways of the capital! How not to stand on vacation – this is our popular entertainment, literally a prelude to the weekend! Crush at traffic lights, endless “traffic jam” to the horizon, a tail of cars at gas stations. But alas, not everyone will reach the coveted destination, tempting with foam and freedom.
The engine temperature sensor is so inconspicuous and rarely used that many people forget its presence. But in vain: the arrow’s “activity” after warming indicates that “all is not well in the Danish kingdom”. Why is the temperature creeping up and is it even possible to drive a car with such a malfunction?
The first cause of engine overheating is a lack of coolant. The best way to locate is to look directly into the radiator. Cold of course. If it’s full, straight up, then everything is perfectly fine with the coolant. Remember that there is no need to inspect the tank with a sensible eye – it may be full. After all, in the event of a leak – a hose rupture, a pump leaking, a fistula formed – the system will “take in” the lack of air and no coolant from the tank. Yes, yes, the cork in a conspicuous place is precisely for this reason.
The second important factor is the thermostat. After warming up, the valve should open and launch the liquid into a large cooling circle. If this does not happen, the engine is constantly “warming up”, which leads not only to overheating, but also to increased fuel consumption. Not to be unfounded, measurements of a similar problem showed: the difference is twice as great.
The third point is the breeze, which is also a cooling fan. The motor and sensor can cause premature operation or even “sleepy sleep”. You can check beforehand: warm up the car and listen. Noise – all is well. Incidentally, the sensor sometimes has to be cleaned of oxides. At least once a year.
The most common cause of engine overheating is a clogged cooling radiator. Over time, debris blocks all honeycombs, and using low-quality antifreeze adds to sediment inside.
Together, these two factors create a “bath” under the hood and an early death of the engine. The radiator must be washed regularly, and only by removing it: indiscriminate washing under high pressure does not give results. But by pulling out the “cooler”, you can clean it both inside and out.
Engine overheating is a judgment call for any vacation. Both morally and physically: a car with such a “disease” is no longer a vehicle, and the cost of repair will surprise even the most affluent. Polishing, grinding and partial reassembly are just a small, “democratic” list of actions to be taken to bring the “iron horse” back to life. In other words, it’s better not to. Moreover, it is within the power of every driver.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
