Can You Still Drive After Engine Seizure?

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You cannot drive after an engine seizure. Severe engine damage occurs during a seizure, often rendering the engine irreparable. In such cases, after implementing emergency measures, professional repair or engine replacement is necessary. Below are the causes of engine seizure: 1. Design flaws: Manufacturing defects or design issues may cause the engine to exceed its maximum tolerable temperature, leading to seizure. 2. Oil quality and circulation: Besides design flaws, poor-quality engine oil or inadequate oil circulation can cause insufficient lubrication, resulting in severe cooling issues that may trigger engine seizure. 3. Inaccurate adjustment of intake/exhaust systems and ignition timing: Improperly calibrated intake/exhaust systems or ignition timing can cause timing errors, contributing to engine seizure. 4. Excessive engine load: Overuse of the engine creates excessive operational loads, leading to phenomena like seizure or cylinder compression failure.