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Failure

Failure can be the cause of vehicle fires, especially in the engine bay.

These can be divided into the three main categories below:

• ⮟ Overheating

• ⮟ Fluid Spills

• ⮟ Electrical Fault

• ⮟ Prevention

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Overheating

• Design flaw.

• Coolant level too low.

• Oil level too low.

• Engine strained.

• Ambient temperatures very high.

• Failed radiator.

• Heavy braking.

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Fluid Spills

• Flammable Liquids:

•       Gasoline or diesel.

•       Engine oil.

•       Transmission fluid.

•       Power steering fluid.

•       Brake fluid.

•       Engine coolant.

• Fluids leaking onto hot metal parts.

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Electrical Fault

• Wiring:

•      Short circuits.

•      Arcing between exposed wiring and bare metal.

• Battery:

•       Faulty.

•       Dangerous Hydrogen Gas buildup.

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Prevention

• Good Maintenance routine to catch problems early.

• Keep an eye on temperature gauge:

•       Hot weather.

•       Towing.

•       Carrying heavy loads.

• Visual inspection for fluid leaks each time you approach vehicle or leave parking spot.

• Ensure coolant concentration is correct and not diluted.

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Electrical Fault

• Wiring:

•      Short circuits.

•      Arcing between exposed wiring and bare metal.

• Battery:

•       Faulty.

•       Dangerous Hydrogen Gas buildup.

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Prevention

• Good Maintenance routine to catch problems early.

• Keep an eye on temperature gauge:

•       Hot weather.

•       Towing.

•       Carrying heavy loads.

• Visual inspection for fluid leaks each time you approach vehicle or leave parking spot.

• Ensure coolant concentration is correct and not diluted.

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