What are the specific manifestations of engine seizure?
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Engine seizure refers to the situation where the piston expands due to excessive temperature and gets stuck in the cylinder, causing the engine to be scrapped. There are two specific manifestations: 1. Due to the lack of oil cooling, the piston overheats and expands, becoming stuck in the cylinder and unable to move. When the engine seizes, the piston and cylinder barrel in the car engine adhere together, and this situation does not produce smoke. 2. When the car is overloaded, driven at excessively high speeds, lacks lubricating oil, or the cooling system fails, the piston expands and gets stuck in the cylinder due to excessive temperature. The pressure becomes too high, and the piston cannot move, resulting in the ejection of thick flames.
I've seen quite a few cases of engine seizure. The main symptoms are the car suddenly stalling while driving, like losing power and getting stuck. It's accompanied by loud knocking or explosion-like noises, with vibrations in the car that feel like an earthquake. The dashboard may show oil pressure warning lights or high-temperature warning lights. Smoke is also a common symptom—blue smoke indicates oil burning and leakage, while white smoke may mean coolant has entered the cylinders. The car will shake unsteadily and struggle to accelerate, with no power at all. Engine seizure is often caused by piston fractures or cylinder wall scratches, and repairs are expensive, requiring replacement of the engine's core components. I always remind my friends to regularly check oil levels, coolant, and perform routine maintenance—don't wait until the problem becomes severe before fixing it. Safe driving is the most important thing.
