How to keep the engine operating temperature within the normal range?

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

High engine temperature is a big problem for every car owner. Probably, each of us has seen Zhiguli and GAZelles standing on the side of the road with "boiled" engines, especially in summer. In general, the operating temperature of the engine should not exceed 90 degrees Celsius. If the temperature indicator goes into the red scale, this threatens with increased wear of all parts and components of the internal combustion engine, up to complete failure. The best protection of the motor from overheating is, of course, prevention. Therefore, in order not to buy new parts again after such incidents, below we will give the basic rules to ensure that the operating temperature of the engine always remains within the normal range.

Radiator cooling

It is this element that affectsfor heating or cooling the engine. The operating temperature of the engine will also depend on how intense the cooling will be. VAZ 2112, like many other cars, in winter is often equipped with special blinds (in the budget version, pieces of cardboard are taken), which are placed under the radiator grill. They reduce the flow of cold air, so the operating temperature of the engine increases significantly. Unlike winter, in summer such devices are dismantled, and radiators are sometimes replaced with larger ones. For example, GAZelists install 3-section radiators instead of standard 2-section ones. The area of penetration of cold air increases by 1.5 times, so the risk of overheating is significantly reduced. Similar actions can be performed with any other car, even the "ten". Then the operating temperature of the VAZ 2110 engine will always be normal.

Leakproof

The bottom of an internal combustion engine must always be closed or at least half covered. The less air that enters from below the hot asph alt, the lower the operating temperature of the engine will be. It is advisable to slightly open the hood until the safety lock is activated. Often the owners of Zhiguli and GAZelles place a plastic bottle in this slot so that there is a greater air intake. But it is advisable to do this only when the engine operating temperature reaches 95 degrees or more (or a millimeter from the red scale).

Thermostat

This part directly affects the temperature and condition of the antifreeze in the radiator. So that the internal combustion engine does not "boil" in the summer, you can remove this part from the car. But at the same time, the small circle of cooling should be drowned out, otherwise there will be no sense from such actions. Sometimes drivers with a 90 degree thermostat install 80 and 70 degree parts for more efficient cooling.

And one more thing: in order for the antifreeze to effectively cool the engine, you need to replace it in a timely manner. Antifreeze is drained about once every three months.

Conclusion

If you follow these rules, your car's engine operating temperature will always be on the green scale.