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The car engine produces power in the form of rotation obtained from the combustion process. Combustion on this engine will definitely cause heat or latent around the area where combustion occurs. If the heat is allowed, it has the potential to cause overheating, but this heat cannot be recovered from the way the engine works because the engine is a combustion motor that produces heat. For this reason, in a car or motorbike, it must be equipped with a cooling system that functions to cool the engine when it experiences an excessive temperature.

However, even though it is equipped with a cooling system, there are still machines that experience overheating or overheating. What is the cause of this problem? And how to deal with overheating? Check out the article below,

What is Overheating?

Over heating is a term to describe the condition of an engine that has too high a temperature. Overheating comes from the two words over which means excessive and heat which means heat. The condition of an overheated machine is usually difficult to detect if you don’t use tools. To find out the engine temperature, each car is generally equipped with an engine temperature gauge located on the dashboard or multi-information display of the vehicle. This gauge will show the engine temperature in real time, so that we can detect whether the engine is cold, normal or overheated.

In a car engine that uses a combustion motor, heat is inseparable from the engine’s work cycle. This heat will determine the energy output produced by the engine. But if the heat in the engine is too high it will also cause damage to engine components. The result of the engine overheating is;

• The cab temperature has increased. For some cases of overheating, it can cause the car cabin to feel hot.

• The sound is harsher. When the engine overheats but is forced, the engine sound will become louder. This sound is indeed difficult to detect from inside the cabin because many cars carry soundproof cabins.

• Machine Jams or Clocking. Clocking state or when the machine is locked will be present when the machine is overheating for a long time. Clocking is indicated by a jammed engine and cannot be started.

• There is smoke. Smoke can occur when the temperature of the cooling water is above the boiling point of the water. Apart from water, oil that is exposed to heat will also cause smoke to appear.

Causes of Car Engine Overheating

Of course, some of the results of the engine overheating above will really disturb us as vehicle users. Overheating can happen to any type of car, new or old. Some of the things that cause the engine to overheat are;

1. Less cooling water volume.

The first cause that makes the engine overheating is the lack of volume of cooling water or coolant. Cooling water serves as an intermediary that will transfer heat from the engine to the outside air. So that it … Read More

When visiting a coastal or forest area by car to help victims of natural disasters, often the available parking area is not covered with solid objects, but sand or mud. This can pose a risk that is quite troublesome, namely the vehicle’s wheels get trapped when the car is driven. Getting stuck in a car tire stuck in sand or mud can sometimes be very difficult as the tire is buried deep enough. Sometimes, a tool is needed that can jack the car up and help the tires gain traction. For this reason, the following may be a reference for you when car tires are stuck in the sand or mud.

1. Gas slowly

When a quarter of your tire has entered the sand or mud, do not force it to hit the gas deeply, especially if your car has two wheels. Instead of being freed, car tires will actually get trapped deeper in the sand.

The step that must be done is to check the surface of the sand or mud, whether the surface has a density or not. Then, gas your car slowly. If a slip occurs, take your foot off the gas pedal.

2. Mount the tires with rocks or wood

The next step, try to prop your tires with rocks or wood to help the tires gain traction. The trick, put the stone or wood on the driving wheel as a foundation.

If your car has a rear wheel drive, place the rock or wood on the rear wheel. Conversely, if the car has a front wheel drive, position a stone or wood in the front wheel.

3. Reduce tire pressure

If your tires are still not getting enough traction, try reducing the pressure by about 20 to 25 percent. For example, a car tire with a pressure of 35 Psi (Pounds per Square Inch), you can reduce the wind pressure by about 7 to 8 Psi. This trick is useful so that your car tires are more treaded when you are trying to get out when stuck in the sand or mud.

4. Tie the tires with rope and wood

In addition, there is another trick that can help you if you get stuck in sand or mud, which is to tie your tires with string and wood. First, look for thick and strong wood that is sufficiently long, about 50 centimeters. Then, tie the wood to the car tire. Make sure the ties you make are strong enough to hold the wood against the tires. When finished, it’s time for you to step on the gas pedal. But be careful not to step on the gas too deeply, there needs to be a break so that the wooden ties are maintained.

5. Pull using another car

This last method inevitably has to be done if your car tires are stuck deeper. Better, don’t force the gas pedal to the car if the tires are difficult to rotate because it can interfere with the components … Read More