How Long Does a Car Need to Cool Down After Continuous Driving?

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CarmenLee
07/29/25 9:00pm
After continuous driving for four hours, a car needs to cool down. Under normal driving conditions, motor vehicles do not require cooling. According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' drivers must rest for 20 minutes after driving for more than four hours. This duration is sufficient for the engine to cool down. It is crucial to avoid fatigue driving, as it can compromise the safety of the vehicle. If a vehicle remains in an active state for an extended period, the cooling system will continuously heat up and gradually lose its effectiveness. Once the cooling system is damaged, the heat generated by the vehicle cannot be effectively dissipated, leading to engine overheating, cylinder explosions, or part fractures, which may render the car inoperable and cause a loss of power. Prolonged driving also poses the risk of oil leakage, leading to significant oil loss. If the leakage is severe, the high temperatures generated during driving can further ignite the oil. Continuing to drive under such conditions may cause the engine to emit smoke or even result in spontaneous combustion. Additionally, apart from the engine, prolonged driving can cause the car's tires to overheat due to prolonged friction with the road, accelerating aging. In severe cases, high tire temperatures can lead to blowouts.
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