answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

bad/worn out rod bearings.Lack of oil.

Lack of oil & filter changes.

Incorrect oil.

Over revving.



User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What can cause your car to throw a rod?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Will too much oil in your car cause it to throw a rod?

Too much oil in your car will not cause it to throw a rod. Too much oil in the engine will create a higher than normal engine pressure and can cause the engine seals to fail.


Can a leaking head gasket cause the car to throw a rod?

It could, if enough coolant leaks into the cylinder to hydraulicaly lock it.


My car broke down my friend pushed my buick with his neon would that cause his neon to throw a rod in his engine lateron?

No. It is very unlikely that pushing a car would cause a failure later.


Can you drive after car throw rod?

In most cases, no. Although, I have seen engines "throw a rod" and continue to run, poorly but not for long.


Car pushing can pushing a buick century with a dodge neon cause the neon to throw a rod later?

i would say yes it is very possible for this to happen, the added strain put on the engine could of put alot of stress on the rod bearings and which shortened the life of the bearing or it could of even weakend the rod depending on the effort you put it through to push the car.


Can a bad tie rod cause your wheel to be crooked?

Yes, replace tie rod and have the car realigned.


How many degrees of difference are there between the throw of one connecting rod and the throw of adjacent connecting rod?

80


You towed your car to a mechanic because it stopped working obviously and he cranked it and it threw a rod could he not have looked at it first to tell something was bad was going to happen?

No, there's no way he could have known the car was going to throw a rod unless he started it up.


What will cause a car to over heat?

when you rod it around town. that's hard on motors sto don't do it


Does tie rod problems cause car to shake?

yes, it does. Once the outer tie rod is loose or damage the wheel automatically lose strength and start shaking.


What does the term throw a rod mean?

It refers to a breakage of the connecting rod. This connects the piston to the crankshaft


Can a bad water pump make your car lose power?

definetly and run hot very hot when it gets hot immediately turn your car off or you will throw a rod or blow the motor up