Can You Pour Water on an Overheated Motorcycle Engine?

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No. Pouring water to cool down the engine may cause cylinder deformation, reduced power, shortened engine lifespan, and other issues. Here are the relevant explanations: Hazards of pouring water: If water is poured directly onto a hot engine, the external part of the engine will contract sharply due to sudden cooling, while the internal part will expand due to high temperature. This imbalance between external contraction and internal expansion can easily cause cracks in the cylinder. In mild cases, it makes the engine body more rigid and brittle, leading to reduced power and a shortened engine lifespan; in severe cases, it can cause engine seizure and damage. Hazards of engine overheating: Overheating can lead to decreased engine power, poor acceleration, and increased fuel consumption; it can cause abnormal engine combustion; it can cause lubricating oil to deteriorate and coke, accelerating component wear; it can cause seizure of the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, piston ring breakage, cylinder scoring, and cylinder seizure, shortening the engine lifespan and endangering the rider's safety.