Can You Continue Driving When the Car Engine's Water Temperature is Overheated?

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You should not continue driving when the car engine's water temperature is overheated, as it can lead to the following consequences: 1. Reduced air intake efficiency, resulting in decreased engine power; 2. Increased likelihood of pre-ignition and knocking, disrupting the engine's normal operation; 3. Additional impact loads on components, causing premature damage; 4. Disruption of the normal clearance between moving parts, hindering their proper movement or even causing damage; 5. Weakening of the mechanical properties of metal materials, leading to deformation and damage of components. The causes of an overheated car engine include: 1. Thermostat failure, preventing coolant from circulating properly; 2. Blockage in the radiator or engine water jacket; 3. Corrosion of the water pump impeller, resulting in insufficient water pressure; 4. Bent or deformed radiator fins or obstruction by foreign objects; 5. Severe leakage leading to insufficient coolant; 6. Delayed engine ignition timing; 7. Loose water pump belt; 8. Malfunctioning or slow-running electric fan.