24th Jul 2022, 13:39
Doesn’t sound too bad. There could be some radiator hose which is leaking coolant and causing the engine to overheat. Maybe it tries to shut down automatically when that happens to prevent engine damage. Find the coolant leak, and you will find the solution.
26th Jul 2022, 12:36
Yeah right. 02:29 needs to consult a mechanic instead of seeking anonymous advice online which may or may not be of any value.
26th Jul 2022, 19:09
Not a separate problem. Most likely the oil level was extremely low or almost empty, causing the motor to run hot, which explains the temp gauge rising and eventually triggering the low oil pressure light due to the lack of oil, and then finally locking up the motor completely.
26th Jul 2022, 21:47
I would assume that most people who view this website (outside of the trolls) are car enthusiasts, which can lead to some being mechanically inclined. With many years of experience and knowledge, I would say that the simple advice from 18:55 is probably on point, as opposed to 13:39 saying that it could be "some radiator hose".
27th Jul 2022, 19:44
Well, without knowing what is meant by "doesn't want to start" -- is it not cranking at all (assuming good battery) or is it cranking normally but not starting? If the latter, then "probably seized up the motor" is not "on point" and is simply useless. Doubtful that 02:29 is going to be able to figure this problem out on their own anyway, regardless of what advice they get here or anywhere else.
27th Jul 2022, 19:44
So we should assume plastic and rubber hoses in an old car aren’t cracked, huh?
28th Jul 2022, 17:52
Where does it say the car is cranking but not starting? If they are turning the key and getting nothing at all, then yeah, could have probably seized the engine after the oil pressure loss.
28th Jul 2022, 21:55
If it is simply useless, then explain your thoughts on what could be wrong. I'm listening.
30th Jul 2022, 00:56
Or better yet we can assume that a Ford Telstar from 1997 has an engine cut off feature when it starts leaking coolant from some radiator hose like the above comment believes.
30th Jul 2022, 20:43
Or better yet assume a 25 year old car can’t possibly have cracked hoses when it’s literally overheating.
31st Jul 2022, 16:45
If the hoses are "cracked" and leaking coolant I'm sure that the commenter with the problem would have noticed that when the engine died if they (and most likely) opened the hood.
Also a bad radiator hose is not the only cause of an overheat problem, and a coolant leak will not cause an oil pressure light to come on. The only way to find out what really happened is if the poster replies what the problem was. Time to wrap this one up as it is turning into a waste of time.
2nd Aug 2022, 02:11
Yeah because it’s easy to detect a leak and see coolant leaking when the engine won’t even turn on! Easy to rule out as you said when you can’t even see it.
I had a 1992 Chevy Celebrity back in the day that had a radiator hose blow. As the engine heats up and the metal expands, the oil can’t lubricate the parts correctly and keep them in motion. Simple concept really. Of course cooling & oil issues can be related!
2nd Aug 2022, 19:52
Reading your post, who in their right mind would believe your theories of cooling & oil issues, and what really went wrong with the Telstar in question, when you have claimed to own a non-existent vehicle such as a 92 Celebrity?
2nd Aug 2022, 21:46
So, I'm guessing back in the day when your 1992 Chevy Celebrity blew some radiator hose that the oil light came on also, because the engine was too hot for the oil to lubricate correctly?
Another question; did your 1992 Chevy Celebrity have the automatic shut down feature to prevent engine damage?
3rd Aug 2022, 21:53
I did not leave the car on to run hot and start warping the pistons and affecting the piston operation & oil lubrication (unlike the commenter in this thread), so I can’t answer that question. As soon as that engine temp starts cranking up, it does have an auto shutoff feature which I activate. It’s called stopping the car immediately and turning the car to off.
3rd Aug 2022, 22:02
Can't fathom what it is you are trying to conclude about the issues the individual is having with their Ford. Comment 19:09 seems to have a better explanation. A 92 Chevy Celebrity? I don't know about that either.
4th Aug 2022, 19:17
You can’t fathom that a car which is running hot may have a problem with its cooling system? Good thing you are not a mechanic!
6th Aug 2022, 13:02
Are you a mechanic? Forgive me for saying, but I sure hope not, from your beliefs that an entry level Ford from 25 years ago has an engine shut off option when it overheats, then saying that you had a Chevrolet Celebrity from a model year that was it never produced. That and you can't get your story straight between your posted comments, (20:49) oil and cooling are "separate issues", then (2:11) "related" issues. Also twisting around other people's comments, sounds like you're trying to stir up emotions and get this thread locked, for whatever reason.
22nd Jul 2022, 02:29
Hi guys, can you help me? I have a Ford Telstar 2L fuel injector and my heat gauge started to overheat and my oil light came on and my car was losing power and the engine cut off, and it doesn't want to start.