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Extreme heat in engines causes oil to break down, or burn, impeding there ability to protect metal against wear. Under normal circumstances, there is a thin layer of oil that prevents metal to metal contact. When the oil is burnt off temperatures skyrocket. the lead bearings in the motor melt from friction, the metal in the block and head expands from the heat, and a lot of times causes warping, mostly during the cooling process do to different cooling rates of the block and head. If you suddenly cool an extreamly hot motor you can actually crack it in half! The other direction... if it freezes, it can also crack the block from expansion
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What controls the temperature gauge on a car?
A signal from the temperature sensor on the engine.
Does the engine temperature control the heat in the car?
The engine's thermostat controls the engine coolant temperature. The temperature control inside for the heater controls the cabin heat.
What effect if any does this energy transfer have on the overall efficiency of the car engine?
As a "heat engine", a car engine must rid itself of heat to continue. Efficiency of the heat engine depends on the difference in temperature; therefore, as the temperature outside reaches the temperature inside, the engine stops.
What is a safe car engine temperature?
27 c.
What type of valve lifter automatically compensates for the effects of engine temperature?
Roller
How do you tune a nitro RC car?
Mostly by engine temperature but also the sound of the engine.
What is ect on automatic car?
"Engine coolant temperature" sensor
Why does temperature gauge go down if heat is on?
If this is about a car: the heater in a car is basically another radiator, but this one sitting inside the car. When you turn the heater on you draw heat from the engine and into the car. If you aren't running the car hard enough the temperature in the engine will drop.
Bad effects of Sugar in car engine?
When sugar is placed in a car engine, it can clog up the engine. This may leave it not working properly and would have to be flushed or replaced.
Is Car temperature sensor equals car temperature switch?
We have no temperature gauge in our car. Didn't come equipped with one. It probably has a warning light that would illuminate if the engine was getting to hot.
Can your car function without a thermostat?
it can start but it won't go far as the engine will "explode" because of the increase of temperature. A thermostat regulates the temperature system of your car.. Usually the engine will run too cold with out a thermostat. That will hurt the efficiency of the engine.
Function of temperature gauge?
lets you know from inside the car if your engine is running at the proper operating temperature.
