What can cause an engine to flood?
A flooded engine is an internal combustion engine that has been fed an excessively rich air-fuel mixture that cannot be ignited. This is caused by the mixture exceeding the upper explosive limit for the particular fuel. A severe form of engine flooding occurs when excessive liquid fuel enters the combustion chamber.
Is flooding the engine bad?
Why fuel flooding is bad for engines Having too much petrol in the cylinders can result in what’s known as bore wash. This is when petrol effectively strips the thin layer of oil from around the cylinders’ piston rings. As you can probably imagine, engines don’t appreciate this, particularly if it happens frequently.
What do you do if your engine floods?
Perhaps the best remedy for a flooded engine is time. Simply open the hood of your car and let excessive fuel evaporate for as long as you can. After about 20 minutes try starting your car again without hitting the gas pedal.
What does it mean if engine floods?
A flooded engine is an internal combustion engine that has been fed an excessively rich air-fuel mixture that cannot be ignited. This is caused by the mixture exceeding the upper explosive limit for the particular fuel. An engine in this condition will not start until the excessively rich mixture has been cleared.
How can an engine be flooded?
A severe form of engine flooding occurs when excessive liquid fuel enters the combustion chamber. This reduces the dead volume of the combustion chamber and thus places a heavy load on the starter motor, such that it fails to turn the engine.
Is it possible to flood a fuel injected engine?
Flooding a fuel injected car is more difficult than flooding one with a carburetor but it is possible. There are a few different ways to flood a fuel injected engine. Damaged injectors or a cold engine that won’t start can result in a flooded engine.