Can You Still Drive When the Car's Temperature Gauge Is High?

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You should not continue driving when the car's temperature gauge is high. The reasons for a high temperature gauge reading are as follows: 1. Insufficient coolant: Coolant leakage or a lack of coolant can cause the engine temperature to rise. 2. Cooling fan failure: The heat generated during high-speed operation of the vehicle cannot be effectively transferred to the antifreeze, affecting heat dissipation and causing the antifreeze temperature to rise. 3. Water pump failure: Common issues such as impeller cracking or detachment from the pump shaft can slow down the coolant circulation, leading to engine overheating. 4. Thermostat failure: A faulty thermostat may prevent the car's cooling system from entering a full circulation mode, resulting in increased water temperature.