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. A lack of oil. A lack of coolant. Improper tire inflation. 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.