Can You Keep Driving When the Water Temperature Warning Light Comes On?
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When the water temperature warning light comes on, you should not continue driving. Here are some additional details: 1. After the water temperature warning light illuminates, pull over to the side of the road and open the engine hood to allow the engine to cool down. 2. Most engines used in cars are water-cooled engines, which rely on coolant continuously circulating within the engine to remove excess heat. 3. The coolant follows two circulation paths within the engine: one is the major circulation, and the other is the minor circulation. Additional information: 1. The water temperature indicator is a bimetallic strip sensor switch screwed into the cylinder block water jacket, which controls the red warning light on the dashboard. 2. Within the normal operating temperature range, the switch contacts remain open, and the indicator light stays off. When the water temperature exceeds the normal range, the switch arm contacts close, causing the red light to illuminate.