Can You Drive When the Car Temperature Reaches 100 Degrees?

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DeRicardo
07/30/25 3:29am
You should not drive when the car temperature reaches 100 degrees. The normal operating temperature for a vehicle is around 90 degrees. Continuing to drive when the coolant temperature reaches 100 degrees can lead to boiling over or cylinder scoring, severely damaging the engine. Common causes of abnormal water temperature include: 1. Coolant leakage; 2. Insufficient coolant due to prolonged neglect of refilling; 3. Faulty cooling fan, preventing the engine from dissipating heat; 4. Malfunctioning water pump. If the water temperature becomes abnormal, do not immediately turn off the engine. Shutting down all functions can cause the temperature to remain excessively high, further damaging the engine. The correct approach is to idle the car, open the hood, turn on the heater to facilitate heat dissipation, and park in a shaded area as soon as possible.
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