Overheating is a common car problem. If you get a hint of smoke or burnt smell while driving, get your car checked ASAP. This post by Oilwerx in Mandan shares how to avoid them and how to act if this happens.

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One of the most common car problems is overheating. If you get a hint of smoke or burnt smell while driving, take it as a sign to get your car checked immediately. If this isn't taken care of correctly, it could irreparably damage the engine of your vehicle. There are two crucial factors associated with heating or rather preventing overheating in cars or trucks. But, at the same time, several potential causes are triggering this breakdown.

Overheating Caused by Friction

The first is due to the lubricating oil that you use. It has more to do with the oil's quality than the brand of your preference and, above all, quantity. That's why it's recommended that every time it is in your plans to go out on the road, you have to check the level and state of the lubricant, to prevent this type of situation. When the oil formula is underperforming, rest assured it won't lessen friction within the engine, causing the engine to overheat. That is when it would require the assistance of a cooling system with antifreeze. The same thing happens when the engine doesn't have enough lubricating oil. In that case, the temperature rise will occur much faster. It also appears when the oil pump doesn't work correctly. In that case, there will be a bit of the lubrication process going on since the same parts will keep the oil circulating.

Overheating Due to Lack of Liquid in the Cooling System

When an engine doesn't have enough fluid inside the cooling system, be it water or antifreeze, regulating temperature will be more difficult. This will depend entirely on the cold or cooler air entering the engine bay. Due to the car's movement, the air comes into contact with the block and head of the engine on the outside, which regulates the temperature. When only water is used within the cooling system, by circulating this liquid through the internal channels of the engine to lower the temperature, the only thing that you'll achieve is evaporation, which will make the entire process more inefficient.

Prevent Engine Overheating

The first step to keep the engine from overheating the engine is periodically checking both the lubrication and cooling systems. You must be sure to carry out the oil changes and drain the antifreeze fluid within the established periods. This won't prevent any damage from happening, but it's a critical maintenance step you must do no matter how new your car is. Also, don't forget to keep a quarter of antifreeze, a liter of oil in the trunk of your car, along with the entire tool kit.

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What Should You Do?

First of all, you must consider a sidestep and turn off the engine as it's not safe for the car to let the temperature continue to increase. It would be best if you didn't open the car's hood until the temperature has dropped significantly. This can harm you and the people around you. If the hood is already open, for no reason, you should open the radiator cap while the engine is still hot. If you need to do it, which is not advisable under any circumstances, use a cloth to prevent the vapor of the antifreeze liquid and the water from coming into contact with your body.

Wait For It to Cool Down

Once the engine temperature has dropped significantly, you can then check the oil and antifreeze level. To know if the temperature is adequate, you must bring your hand to the motor and hold it over, without touching anything, for 10 seconds without feeling that it burns you. If any level is low, it will be necessary to replace it with the extra liquid you carry in the trunk. Then you'll have to circulate slowly until you find a place that can fill the tanks.

Last Resource

A very efficient way to regulate the temperature and prevent it from rising to exceptional levels is, if available, to turn on the engine heating in external circulation mode (the opposite of recirculation). With this technique, the hot air around the engine is used. The simple principle of body physics will force air at a lower temperature to enter the compartment, helping to level the temperature.

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Hopefully, these pointers will help you understand more about the circumstances that can occur on your road trip. If you want to learn more, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Oilwerx and give them a call at (701) 426-8970 if you want to learn more about AMSOIL products.