{"id":13640,"date":"2021-07-20T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=13640"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:44:14","slug":"4-steps-to-take-when-your-engine-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/4-steps-to-take-when-your-engine-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Steps to Take When Your Engine Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"\r\n\r\nWhat exactly are you supposed to do when your engine dies? It can be scary and your first instinct might be to panic. But don\u2019t worry, here is a list of 4 things you can do to make sure you\u2019re staying safe.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

1. Move to the side of the road<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIf you start to feel your engine die on you, keep an eye out and look for a place to pull over and stop. As your engine dies, you\u2019ll first lose power steering, and soon, your power brakes.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHowever, you will still be able to guide and stop the car away from the road. It will take longer and require more effort, but getting out of the way of traffic is the most important thing to do when your engine dies. <\/span>\r\n

2. Turn on your hazard lights<\/h2>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019ve moved to the side of the road, turn on your car\u2019s hazard lights. This signal will inform other drivers to proceed with caution. Remember that your car should already be on the side of the road and stopped before you turn on your hazard lights.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re still switching lanes with them on, you may end up confusing others on the road as to what you\u2019re trying to do and where you\u2019re going. <\/span>\r\n

3. Try to restart your car<\/h2>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s always a good idea to try and restart your car. You may find that it\u2019s able to start up again. However, if your car does restart, you should take it into a car workshop as soon as possible. Just because the issue is resolved at that moment doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t happen again.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou should get the problem evaluated so that you can get it fixed. This way you can avoid any other accidents that may occur due to that issue.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

4. Call a tow truck<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve tried to restart your car and it doesn\u2019t work, you\u2019ll need to call a tow truck. You\u2019ll want to contact them and take your car to a repair shop, as this is a problem you\u2019d want taken care of ASAP.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDealing with an engine that\u2019s died might be stressful, but if you keep calm, you\u2019ll definitely be okay.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBut to make sure this doesn\u2019t happen to you, be aware of any issues that your engine may have. One of the main reasons why your engine may die on you is if it runs out of fuel, so always make sure your tank is filled.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nAlso take note of anything that seems abnormal in your engine\u2019s performance. One of the easiest ways to do this is to be aware of any sounds or weird smells that may be coming from your engine.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHere are some common causes of engine failure to look out for:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n