Volvo S60 & V60 The mid level Volvo sedan and wagon that offer power, performance and an exciting ride.

Car overheated when serpentine belt popped

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 09:09 AM
  #1  
Jo Salazar's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default Car overheated when serpentine belt popped

Does a Volvo S60 2007 automatically shut off when it overheats
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 12:14 PM
  #2  
hoonk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 5,113
Likes: 676
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by Jo Salazar
Does a Volvo S60 2007 automatically shut off when it overheats
Yes, as soon as the head warps badly enough to loose compression or the pistons/rings melt and damage the cylinder walls, or the engine destroys itself due to lack of lubrication.

Cars generally don't turn off if overheating or there is no oil pressure. For instance if you were in a really dangerous area where your life was at risk - would you want your car shutting off to protect itself, or want to be able to get to safety even if it meant destroying the car?

The serpentine belt powers the alternator, ac compressor and power steering pump - loosing that belt will not make the car overheat. The battery will go dead and it will be very difficult/impossible to steer at lower speeds - the water pump is driven by the timing belt.
 

Last edited by hoonk; Mar 1, 2021 at 12:17 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stan Mosler
Forum Issues
10
Aug 17, 2014 06:02 AM
rspi
Off Topic
0
Feb 27, 2013 01:10 PM
rspi
Off Topic
1
Jul 11, 2010 12:48 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:50 PM.