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 tow truck to take the vehicle to a repair shop. The reasons are as follows: 1. Overheating: When the water temperature is too high, the viscosity of the engine oil will thin, reducing lubrication strength. At the same time, high-speed moving parts such as pistons and valves are more prone to deformation, leading to engine power loss. In severe cases, the expanding and deforming pistons can scratch the cylinder walls, and the crankshaft bearings may melt and seize the crankshaft, resulting in unimaginable consequences. 2. Belt breakage: During normal driving, if the engine belt breaks, the car will stall and become unusable. Additionally, the brake system and power steering pump will stop working, posing certain dangers. 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.