Is it harmful to drive 10 kilometers with high water temperature?
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Yes, it is harmful. It is not recommended to continue driving when the coolant temperature is too high. At this time, the engine is "running a high fever," and continuing to drive may lead to increased mechanical wear of the engine, overheating and aging of wiring, or even smoke and spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment. If there is a fault in the cooling system, it may cause the radiator to boil, and excessive internal pressure can result in radiator rupture or pipe bursts. Reasons for high radiator temperature: 1. Insufficient coolant: Daily driving should include checking fluid levels. The coolant level should be between max and min. Do not open the radiator cap to check fluid levels when the temperature is high, as boiling coolant may splash and cause injury. 2. Coolant contaminated or deteriorated: The recommended replacement interval for coolant is every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. Exceeding this interval may cause the coolant to deteriorate, reducing the engine's cooling performance. 3. Issues with the cooling system radiator: For example, the radiator surface may be dirty or clogged, or the cooling fan may be stuck. In such cases, the radiator and cooling fan should be cleaned or inspected. How to handle high radiator temperature: When the water temperature warning light turns red, pull over as soon as possible and check the vehicle's condition. Inspect whether the cooling fan is operating and look for signs of clogging or damage to the radiator. If the coolant level is low, you can add new coolant or distilled water as an emergency measure.