The engine heated up during a parade and reached 230 degrees before I could exit the parade. I shut it down right away and let it cool naturally overnight. It started right up and seems to run fine. What indicators of damage should I watch for?
2007-10-31 10:47:18 · 5 answers · asked by fredetl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Watch for white smoke, indicating a head gasket failure, a very common failure from overheat.
What is a short duration? a few minutes, several minutes?
A minute or two is pretty much harmless for any motor. Several minutes can be a problem. 230° isn't that bad on a health engine, it's probably just fine.
Were you pulling a trailer? It should not have heated up otherwise.
2007-10-31 10:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by E. F. Hutton 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
on these new cars the electric fans don't even kick on until the temp reaches 230 to 235 degrees so the short time yours did that I don't think you hurt anything.
2007-10-31 12:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it should be fine .. watch the exhaust and look for steam ..
check that the oil and water are not mixing ..
the fe motor is very tough .. i wouldn't worry
2007-10-31 10:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the cooling system still had coolant in it you are ok
2007-10-31 11:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No man. I do it all the time bro.
2007-10-31 10:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by YUNGJAYE71 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋