What are the effects of continuing to drive a few kilometers after the engine overheats?
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The effects of continuing to drive a few kilometers after overheating: 1. Cause of overheating: The engine overheats because the water temperature in the water jacket is too high, meaning the temperature of the cylinder liner, cylinder wall, and cylinder head is excessively elevated. 2. Impact of continuing to drive: If driving continues under these conditions, the mechanical components will be in an expanded state with minimal clearance between parts. After shutting off the engine, this can cause some soft metals to peel off, and in severe cases, may even lead to cylinder seizure. Additional information: 1. Overheating: Car overheating refers to the situation where the working temperature of the vehicle's power machine (usually a diesel or gasoline engine) exceeds the normal operating temperature range, preventing the machine from functioning properly and potentially causing damage. "Excessive temperature" typically refers to around 85 degrees Celsius, though different models have varying standards. The higher the temperature, the greater the damage to the machine. 2. Measures to handle overheating: Upon discovering that the radiator is overheating, the car should be parked in a shaded area and left idling for one minute. Once the water temperature has dropped and is no longer boiling, use a damp towel as a hand pad to first loosen the radiator cap by one notch to release steam, then wait a moment before fully opening it.
