How to share a car with the engine overheated

How to share a car with the engine overheated

Unfortunately happens to be in need of repair with the car and the engine overheated attention, not to underestimate the situation because it is the symptom of another problem!

Behind this event, there will in fact lower the level of the coolant due to a loss, or a thermostat that is blocked, a cooling fan inoperative or clogged radiator: it is good to turn off the machine immediately, in order to avoid making further damage.

E 'and then get a good set of tools in order to bring back to life the engine:

    * Coolant;

    * Funnel;

    * Rag;

    * Phone.

So let's see how, in the sixth to put your engine:

    * First, you should find a safe and quiet place, preferably away from the chaos, where to park your car;

    * Then put on both the maneuver, the four arrows of emergency, to indicate that you are moving or you are stationed off the road;

    * Once parked, the engine Egner sp;

    * So if you do not have absolutely no idea where to put their hands in the engine, it is good to take the phone and call a mechanic or an expert friend of engines, in order to have the directions on how to proceed;

    * Now switch on heating and the fan to divert heat from the engine, which can help if the problem is a broken fan;

    * Then open the bonnet;

    * Then check the coolant level, looking at the plastic coolant reservoir, being careful not to open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as being under pressure, the heat of the coolant, it could burn. Wait until the engine has cooled completely and open the tank to add coolant;

    * Then use a funnel to add the liquid to the cooling tank, where the level is below the emergency. The operation takes about 20 minutes;

    * Once filled the tank, try to restart the car and go straight to the first available mechanic to find and repair the loss;

    * However, if the car does not start, the problem is the low level of coolant, but a more complex cooling system is the case then call a tow truck;

    * If you want to try to restart the car and it succeeds, is not appropriate to keep an eye on the temperature gauge while driving, making sure to go red in the case, pull over, turn off the engine, let it cool again and again.

Whatever the case: good luck!