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If not handled properly in normal driving, the water tank of the vehicle is very prone to the phenomenon of the "boil". Such a situation definitely delay the time of the owner, at the same time, if not handled properly, may result in engine damage accident. Here today we introduce the routine maintenance of the water tank and the cooling skills of the hot tank, hope the following are helpful for the owners.

Skills to Cool the hot tank

When the engine suddenly comes white steam or water temperature gauge pointer has a quickly rose to the high temperature position of the mark "H", it means that the engine temperature is too high. It usually due to the insufficient water, leaking or water tank fan is not running. The method to solve this problem is as follows:

Step one: immediately find a safe place to park, but do not turn off at once. Keep the engine idling to continue cooling, at the same time open the hood to improve the cooling speed.

Note: in the case of too high temperature or even the water is boil:

1. Do not attempt to continue driving, in order to avoid major engine damage accident.

2. Do not try to open the radiator cap, or is likely to have boiling liquid spray to cause burns.

3. Do not pour to the engine, cylinder head with cold water, or the cylinder is likely to quench to burst.

Step two: after a period of time, check that the car is leaking beneath.

Step three: Wait until the water temperature gauge pointer down to the proper temperature position, turn off the engine.

Step Four: cover the tank with a wet towel, slowly open the first switch (about 1/4 turn), after the water vapor pressure release is completed, and then fully open the radiator cap, check the water quality in the tank and whether it is enough, check the fan belt whether there is an exception. If the water shortage, you should slowly add water to the highest markings near.

Note: If the tank is leaking or have a situation of loose and breakage of fan belt, you can call the towing company waiting for a rescue. If it is necessary, after the engine is completely cool, in low-speed, you can also drive up to the service factory for maintenance. Remember, do not drive at normal speed, or there will be a permanent damage on the engine.

Daily maintenance methods

In general, after traveling twenty thousand kilometers or one year, you should replace antifreeze; if there is no antifreeze, do not add tap water.

The engine tank rust and scaling is the most common problem. Rust and scale will limit the flow of antifreeze in the cooling system, reducing the cooling effect, causing the engine to overheat and even engine damage. The antifreeze oxidation also takes acidic substance, making corrosion of the metal parts of the tank, causing the tank breakage and leakage. The way to solve the water tank failure is in a routine check on weekdays. You should always inspect the tank for leaks or corrosion phenomenon, do cleaning, replacement or add antifreeze on time to raise the boiling point, and extend the service life. In general, after traveling twenty thousand kilometers or one year replacing antifreeze can raise the boiling point, prevent the generation of scale, corrosion and enhance the cooling effect, so that the water pump have lubrication, to avoid and eliminate air bubbles which bring instantaneous high temperature to cause a engine damage.

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