Can You Continue Driving After Adding Water When the Car Overheats?
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After cooling down, you can drive a short distance, but it is recommended to drive at low speed to a service station for repairs. Remember, do not drive at normal speed, as this could cause permanent damage to the engine. If the radiator is leaking or the fan belt is loose or broken, call for a tow truck immediately. Here are additional details on how to handle the situation: Immediately find a safe place to pull over, but do not turn off the engine right away. Allow the engine to idle to continue dissipating heat, and open the hood to increase the cooling rate. After some time, check if there is any water leakage under the car. Once the temperature gauge needle drops to a safe level, turn off the engine.