An engine will seize due to: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question An engine will seize due to: Answers A lack of fuel. Improper tire inflation. A lack of coolant. A lack of oil. Explanation Engines seize when they are low on oil. Without oil, the engine’s moving parts cannot move smoothly against each other and the engine overheats.