Can You Drive with the Car's Water Temperature at 100 Degrees?

[EmersonDella]

No. The normal operating temperature is around 90 degrees. If the water temperature is abnormal, you should pull over and stop immediately. Continuing to drive when the water temperature reaches 100 degrees can cause boiling over, cylinder scoring, and other phenomena, severely damaging the engine and leading to high repair costs later. Common causes of abnormal water temperature include: Coolant leakage, meaning there is a leak. Insufficient coolant, not having added coolant for a long time. Failure of the cooling system's fan, preventing the engine from cooling down. Failure of the circulation water pump. Damage to the water temperature sensor or the temperature gauge.