Can You Continue Driving When the Car Overheats?

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If the high temperature inside the car is due to weather conditions, you can continue driving; however, if the car's high-temperature warning alarm is triggered, you must stop immediately, add water to the radiator, and wait for the temperature to drop before driving again. Otherwise, it can cause severe and permanent damage to the vehicle's engine. When the high-temperature warning is activated, the engine's operating temperature exceeds the normal working range, which can impair the machine's performance and cause damage. The higher the temperature exceeds the normal range, the more severe the damage to the engine. Generally, any temperature above 85 degrees Celsius is considered abnormal. The car's radiator plays a crucial role in cooling and dissipating heat. During hot summer months, minor issues with the radiator can easily occur. In severe cases, this may lead to the radiator "boiling over," meaning the coolant temperature exceeds its boiling point, triggering the water temperature warning light and causing the overflow tank to boil or even spray water. Therefore, after the car overheats, it is essential to identify the cause before taking appropriate measures to resolve the issue.