Can You Still Drive with Engine Failure?
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It is best not to drive with engine failure. Causes of engine failure: 1. Deteriorated engine oil; 2. Dirty intake pipes; 3. Clogged air filter; 4. Lack of regular maintenance; 5. Rust and scale in the radiator; 6. Poor cooling system; 7. Issues with fuel system maintenance; 8. Sludge in the crankcase. Solutions for engine failure: 1. Clean the engine; 2. Use higher-grade gasoline; 3. Clean the fuel system with a fuel system cleaner; 4. Regularly clean the radiator with a radiator cleaner. Symptoms of engine failure: 1. Abnormal lubricant consumption; 2. Engine overheating; 3. Strange odors in the engine compartment; 4. Abnormal exhaust gas color.
When the engine warning light comes on, whether you can continue driving requires careful consideration. Once while I was driving on the highway, that little yellow light suddenly lit up, and I immediately felt uneasy. The car started jerking intermittently, like it was coughing, so I quickly slowed down and pulled over to the emergency lane. When I listened under the hood, there was a sharp metallic scraping sound. In such situations, never push your luck and keep driving—issues like misfiring cylinders or burned bearings could completely destroy the engine. The worst-case scenario is a cooling system failure; if the radiator boils over and you keep driving, the pistons could seize in no time. Later, I called a tow truck, which cost me 300 bucks, but it turned out to be just a faulty oxygen sensor—still better than turning the engine into scrap metal. Safely stopping the car is always the top priority.
