Can You Drive with an Engine Temperature Malfunction?
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No. Here are the relevant details: 1. Reasons why you should not continue driving: Overheating of the car's coolant is most common in summer. If the engine temperature becomes too high, you must immediately find a safe place to stop. If you are on a highway or ring road, remember to place a warning sign behind your vehicle to alert oncoming traffic and avoid secondary accidents. 2. Correct cooling methods: Let the engine idle for a few minutes, turn on the heating system, then open the hood to dissipate heat as quickly as possible. Once the temperature has dropped, check whether the coolant level is sufficient. If the coolant is below the minimum line, the overheating is caused by low coolant levels. If you have coolant on hand, you can add it promptly. If not, you can use mineral water as a temporary substitute. However, note that water is only for emergency use. Long-term use of water as a coolant can cause rust in the engine and radiator, leading to poor heat dissipation and high engine temperatures.