I'm not sure, but it depends on how hot the engine got to begin with. some engines will refuse to start if they are too hot, so even theoretically driving around could theoretically have an effect.
if you really had no choice but to keep driving the car in order to get somewhere, you might want to try these things first:
-try pouring some coolant into your radiator hoses or overflow hoses. if there is none there then pour some on the ground around your engine block before starting up again.
-lower your air conditioning thermostat since this will increase your air intake temperature which helps decrease oil temperatures – turn off all nonessential electrical accessories like lights and radios – you can also
what happens if you keep driving an overheated car?
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the car may breakdown, catch fire, or simply not function. driving an vehicle when it's too hot can lead to significant engine damage that won't be easy or cheap to repair. leaving the engine running in a stationary position also increases the chances of transmission damage since hot air is blowing on it all day. excessive heat can cause fluid leaks and failure in the radiator system which exhausts your coolant supply quickly regardless of how much you are driving. it's best to turn off your car before returning home if experiencing extreme weather conditions such as high humidity, heavy rain storms, or unexpectedly warm temperatures for this season.
how long should you wait to drive an overheated car?
# wait another five minutes first to see if the temperature returns to normal.
# drive at 12 miles per hour or below, and keep the windows open!
# preferably plan for an alternative (eg taxis). if you can't use public transport, walk home.
the reason is that cars are designed with important safety features – like airbags – to help protect people in accidents. but these safety mechanisms need time to “reset” before driving after a crash. this cooling period isn't very long–about 5-10 minutes–and waiting just one more minute could mean having airbags work correctly when needed most. we know that's something no one wants! so it's just safer not drive until the car
can i drive my car while overheating?
“driving your car while it is overheating could cause irreparable damage to the engine. if the coolant has already boiled, then you just need to let the vehicle cool down until it does not boil over. make sure that you do not run the air conditioning.”
if you're lucky enough to live in an area where temps are bearable (high of about 75 degrees), then here's what i would recommend:
-walk out to your car feeling very proud of yourself for remembering this little tidbit!
-ideally, allow time for approximately 10 minutes for the car's temperature sensor to show an accurate reading. if not, estimate– worst case scenario (estimate that it can't wait): quick
how long can an engine overheat before damage?
this is difficult to answer, but an engine can overheat for up to 10 minutes before damage occurs.
► engines are typically engineered with tolerance factors that take into account material expansion, contraction, and distortion (allowing for small short-term temperature excursions). with the exception of water cooling ports (which often release vaporized water), engines use either air or oil as their heat transfer medium.
every engine has a “normal operating range” or tolerance for temperatures; using mechanics terms; normal operating range (nar) is the interval where circulation never fails because of combusting areas heating but not exceeding combustion chamber temperatures. above this level, two events may happen: the first one would be unburned gases mixture will
