Few people know, but the risk of overheating of an internal combustion engine is high not only in summer but also in winter. With long-term operation of the car, its components require replacement or repair, and if this is not done, the engine will boil even more often. Therefore, avaricious motorists are usually faced with such a problem. But even a good technical condition does not save from this disaster. No one is safe from this. That is why this article will be useful to all motorists.
Overheating of the VAZ 2110 engine - reasons
Basically, the engine boils because of the cooling system, and more precisely because of its malfunctioning. Also, the main cause may be incorrectly set ignition. And another reason that significantly expands the circle of those who overheated the engine is low-quality gasoline. His full at our gas stations. Therefore, every day we run the risk of getting into an unpleasant situation when the engine overheats. VAZ 2106, the causes of breakdowns of which are similar to the "top ten", is also not immune from this. Imported cars boil much less often, but this does not mean that you can not monitor the technical condition of the cooling system.
Overheated engine - what to do?
When you still find yourself in a similar situation, do not panic and do only deliberate actions. When the thermometer needle has reached the red mark, stop driving immediately and turn off the engine. In order to accelerate the cooling process of the internal combustion engine, it is recommended to open the hood. While the units are cooling down, in no case do not open the radiator cap (below it is shown in the photo).
If you open it, there will be a powerful discharge of 100-degree coolant. In this case, a burn of hands and face is inevitable. In addition, this fluid should always be sealed, so it cools the motor better and more efficiently. If an experienced driver overheats the engine, he will wait 10-15 minutes for all the systems to cool. Beginners are trying to take various measures in order to cool the metal. One of these methods is spraying cold water on the cylinder head. Why this is not worth doing, we will tell you at the end of the article.
In the meantime, the motor is cooling, we wait and do not take unnecessary actions. And only after 10 minutes we open the radiator cap and add antifreeze there. The plug must be opened only when the pressure in the system drops. You can find out by the elasticity of the upper hose. Pour coolant very carefully and slowly. Make sure that it does not drip on the hot cylinder head. Next, start the engine and, if all the sensors show normal values, turn on the stove to full (mode - hot air flow) and get to the destination.
Important to remember
Probably, each of us heard advice that after the driver overheated the engine, it should be doused with cold water. This is fundamentally wrong and dangerous for the motor. Cold water spilled onto the surface of the metal is fraught with its deformation, which in practice is expressed in cracks in the cylinder head. Therefore, if you want to keep your engine, never follow such recommendations.