The engine is the most important mechanical part of any vehicle. The engine converts gas into motion and helps get the car running. It’s like the heart of the vehicle, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Though, without proper maintenance, your engine can stall and leave you stranded! Some of the reasons why your engine may have stalled could be:
- An empty gas tank
- Coolant sensor reading as hot
- Bad battery
- A bad fuel pump
It is very important that you keep up routine maintenance on your vehicle to avoid engine stalls and other mechanical failings.
What to Do if Your Engine Stalls
In the case that your engine stalls while you are driving, first you will lose power steering and power brakes. The first thing to do after turning on your hazard lights is to apply the footbrake and steer yourself out of traffic if you are in traffic. Next is try restarting your vehicle. If you cannot restart it on your own, call a friend for jumper cables. If the jumper cables do not work, then you should call a tow truck or roadside assistance for help.
If your vehicle stalls while you are idling, such as if you are at a stoplight, first you should turn on your hazards. Put your vehicle in ‘park’ and try to restart your vehicle. If that does not work, call for roadside assistance to help get your vehicle out of the way. You should not get out and try to push your vehicle out of the way by yourself.
Conclusion
It is always important to assess the situation before making any decisions. Never attempt to move your vehicle by yourself and always call for assistance when needed.
If your vehicle needs service, schedule maintenance online at any of our Payne service locations.
