Can the car be driven if the belt is broken and the water temperature is high?
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Do not continue driving. Pull over and contact a towing service to take the vehicle to a repair shop. Below are the reasons for repair: Overheating water temperature: When the water temperature is too high, the viscosity of the engine oil becomes thinner, reducing lubrication strength. At the same time, high-speed moving parts such as pistons and valves are more prone to deformation, leading to a loss of engine power. In severe cases, the expanding pistons can scratch the cylinder walls, and the crankshaft bearings may melt and seize, resulting in unimaginable consequences. Belt breakage: During normal driving, if the engine belt breaks, the car will stall and become unusable. Additionally, the brake and power steering pump will stop working, posing a certain danger. If the timing belt breaks, the coordination between the pistons and valves will be disrupted, potentially causing the pistons to damage the valves. The repair costs in such cases can be quite high.