What does engine overspeed condition mean?
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Pressed a speed limit button behind the gear lever. Working principle of the engine: Converts the thermal energy of gasoline (diesel) into mechanical energy by burning and expanding gas in a sealed cylinder to push the piston to perform work. Function of the engine: It is the device that provides power for the car, determining the car's power performance, fuel economy, stability, and environmental friendliness. The main performance indicators of the engine include power performance indicators, fuel economy indicators, environmental indicators, reliability indicators, and durability indicators. Power performance indicators, which characterize the engine's working capacity, are generally evaluated by the engine's effective torque, effective power, and engine speed. These are the most commonly focused indicators by the public. The fuel economy indicator of the engine is generally expressed by the effective fuel consumption rate. Environmental indicators mainly refer to the exhaust quality and noise level of the engine. Currently, emission indicators and noise levels have become important performance indicators of the engine.
Engine overspeed is when you're driving and suddenly the tachometer needle shoots up into the red danger zone, which looks terrifying. Simply put, it means the RPM exceeds the manufacturer's set safety limit. I made this mistake last time driving a manual transmission downhill - I forgot to shift gears while coasting in second gear, and the engine roared like it was about to fall apart. This issue commonly occurs in three situations: not controlling gears properly on long downhill slopes, making wrong shift timing while stomping the accelerator, or forced downshifting for overtaking in automatic transmissions. Prolonged redline RPM is most damaging to pistons and crankshafts - a friend of mine once had to spend thousands on cylinder repair due to this. To avoid overspeed, develop the habit of glancing at the tachometer frequently, especially when driving on mountain roads - never coast in neutral.
