Testa_ross4 Clutched April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 Open your car bonnet to cool down the engine at the end of the day after returning from a drive? Can feel the engine very hot after turning off the ignition. I do it as often as I can, either when I am washing the car after returning, or I just stay with car maybe about 2 to 3 minutes and use a cloth to fan the engine bay. I think it helps save the rubber or non-metallic parts ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmical Clutched April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 you luv ur car more than ur CO or OC i guess. Normally it is not necessary...maybe when u r stationary and engine is running for a prolonged period of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testa_ross4 Clutched April 30, 2008 Author Share April 30, 2008 Too right! but just want to know if anybody does this too, in fact I was inspired by the are many, many car lovers here before I joined this forum, my last ride was never even polished once for the whole four and a half years of driving and ownership. LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 (edited) I guess you don't go for driving trip before.. Edited April 30, 2008 by Beei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testa_ross4 Clutched April 30, 2008 Author Share April 30, 2008 Eh what do you mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 you should know how hot the engine get during long drive.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Clutched April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 those guys who go for long trips up north, with many continuous hrs of non stop driving, the engine will get very hot. So to prevent overheating and let the engine cool down faster, whenever there's toilet break or makan break, usually will pop up the hood to let the engine cool faster b4 the next leg. But in sg context, seldom need to I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testa_ross4 Clutched April 30, 2008 Author Share April 30, 2008 Heh Heh yeah, if you talking about up north trips then it is good to pop the hood every now and then at rest points. But the car must be kept within visual distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testa_ross4 Clutched April 30, 2008 Author Share April 30, 2008 (edited) Agree! Edited April 30, 2008 by Testa_ross4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 (edited) yeah.. but you don't see the rubber and plastic melting during your long trip, right?? anyway tonight jammed like siao.. Edited April 30, 2008 by Beei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 Open your car bonnet to cool down the engine at the end of the day after returning from a drive? Can feel the engine very hot after turning off the ignition. I do it as often as I can, either when I am washing the car after returning, or I just stay with car maybe about 2 to 3 minutes and use a cloth to fan the engine bay. I think it helps save the rubber or non-metallic parts wah u drive BMW issit? i only open or cool the bonnet if i need to wax it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 The engine gets more than enough cooling from the airflow through the front grilles. You don't need to specially open the bonnet for extra cooling, it will only get hot again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 (edited) Agree but don't really have the time to put it into practice! On mine, the coolant temperature can reach as high as 106 degrees after the engine is cut. Long or short distances driving shouldn't cause the engine to overheat.... if it does, there's something wrong with the cooling system. Edited April 30, 2008 by Kklee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 Open your car bonnet to cool down the engine at the end of the day after returning from a drive? Can feel the engine very hot after turning off the ignition. I do it as often as I can, either when I am washing the car after returning, or I just stay with car maybe about 2 to 3 minutes and use a cloth to fan the engine bay. I think it helps save the rubber or non-metallic parts I have never done that throughout my car driving history. Why not get an auto timer to do the job for you? Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnchee Clutched April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 Auto time = turbo timer ?? Same ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 Poor thing. Your beat up car must be very old for u to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidcks 1st Gear April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 wah, open bonnet?? no need lah, like that I have to also remove the bonnet insulation cover, so the heat dun get trap inside. There was another discussion on whether having the bonnet insulation is good anot etc. Infact, if you ask some of the folks who drive to MY often, some never even bother to turn off the ignition at the R&R. (hee! cos human comfort more important, as it is so so hot.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged April 30, 2008 Share April 30, 2008 you should know how hot the engine get during long drive.. In the case of traveling on NS highway at 110km/h for a few hours, the engine should not get too hot right? I am thinking the breeze, together with the car cooling system, should be able to keep the engine at a reasonable temperature. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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