Can You Continue Driving When the Vehicle's Coolant Temperature is Too High on the Dashboard?

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You should not continue driving when the vehicle's coolant temperature is too high on the dashboard. Continuing to drive can easily lead to increased mechanical wear of the engine, overheating and aging of the wiring, and even smoke or spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment. If there is a fault in the cooling system, it can easily cause the coolant to boil, and excessive internal pressure may result in the radiator cracking or pipes bursting. The following are the steps to handle excessive coolant temperature: 1. When the coolant temperature light turns red, you should pull over and stop driving as soon as possible to check the vehicle's condition. 2. Do not rush to open the radiator cap. Check if the cooling fan is running and look for signs of blockage or damage to the radiator. 3. After the vehicle's coolant temperature has decreased, open the radiator cap to release pressure. If you find the coolant level is low, you can add new coolant or distilled water as an emergency measure.