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how to know if your engine is locked up
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When an engine locks up, it means it has seized and cannot rotate. This usually occurs due to severe mechanical failure, often from a lack of oil or coolant causing parts to overheat and weld together. To determine if your engine is locked up, first, notice if your vehicle abruptly stops and won't restart, accompanied by a clunking noise from the engine compartment. Try manually turning the engine with a breaker bar and socket on the crankshaft pulley. If you cannot rotate the crankshaft, it’s a strong indicator the engine is seized. Additionally, a complete inability to start the car, combined with a starter that clicks but doesn’t turn the engine over, suggests the engine may be locked up. In such cases, professional assessment is crucial to determine the extent of damage and possible repairs or engine replacement.
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