Winter driving Coping with cold, snow and ice........Antifreeze A continuous squealing noise as soon as the engine is started is a sign the water pump is frozen - its the fan belt slipping on the pulley. The cylinder block could be frozen too. Stop the engine immediately and allow it to thaw out. This may take several days unless the car can be moved to a heated garage. If the car begins to overheat a few miles from home its likely that the radiator has frozen preventing coolant from circulating. Stop straight away to avoid serious damage and allow the radiator to thaw. Antifreeze costs only a few pounds, but a frozen and cracked engine block will cost hundreds of pounds to repair. Most modern cars use long-life antifreeze - its important to use the right type and avoid mixing different types. Check the handbook or ask a dealer for advice. Some types of antifreeze may need to be changed after only two years. Check the manufacturers service schedule. You need a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water in the cooling system for winter. This gives maximum protection down to -34° centigrade, and without it, severe engine damage costing hundreds of pounds can occur.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:28:06 +0000
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