Can You Still Drive with an Overheated Engine Coolant?

[Rob]

If the coolant temperature is too high, it is recommended not to drive the car for safety reasons. You should stop the vehicle (but do not turn off the engine immediately) and check the following: top up the coolant; inspect whether the thermostat is functioning properly; park in a shaded area; and continuously monitor the temperature gauge while driving, ensuring it does not exceed 95°C. To prevent engine overheating, pay attention to the following points: 1. Ensure the coolant is topped up; 2. Check if the thermostat is working correctly. If the thermostat fails to open the main valve as required, replace it with a new one promptly. If a replacement is not immediately available, temporarily remove the thermostat, but never leave a faulty thermostat at the outlet of the water jacket; 3. Park in a shaded area. If the engine temperature is too high, choose a shaded spot to park and cool down; 4. Continuously monitor the temperature gauge while driving, ensuring it does not exceed 95°C. In special circumstances, to enhance convective cooling, you can lift the engine hood to improve ventilation and heat dissipation.