What Consequences Will Engine Overheating Cause?

[McEllie]

Engine overheating can lead to a decrease in engine power, further reducing the engine's air charging coefficient, which results in a reduced amount of fresh air-fuel mixture entering the cylinders and a lower average effective pressure in the cylinders. Engine overheating refers to the excessive temperature of the engine's cooling system. There are many reasons that can cause the engine temperature to rise too high, and the damage to the engine after high temperature is also numerous. The following are the impacts that engine overheating can have on the engine: 1. After the engine cooling system temperature becomes too high, the cooling system pipes may burst, or the heater core may rupture, causing water to enter and damage the electrical components in the cabin; 2. It can damage the engine cylinder head gasket. After the cylinder head gasket is damaged, coolant can enter the combustion chamber and participate in combustion, with a certain probability of bending the connecting rod; 3. Excessive engine temperature can cause the engine oil to become too thin, unable to effectively lubricate the internal components of the engine, leading to increased wear of the engine bearings, crankshaft scoring, and adhesion between the cylinder walls and pistons.