kobechu
New Member
Hi all,
Seems like as with many others, I have an engine that over heats at random times, and the cause is unknown. I have had it looked over by two mechanics and neither know the problem. So I have just come to live with it and have spare coolant in the trunk at all times.
My question is, how long can I drive for once the temperature needle hits high and I get a warning that the engine is over heated? Obviously I know I should stop asap but this isn't always possible. One time I was about 1km from home and was wondering if I could just slowly drive home with an over heated engine? Or would the engine blow up?
Also, how long should I usually wait until it's safe to open the coolant cap?
Seems like as with many others, I have an engine that over heats at random times, and the cause is unknown. I have had it looked over by two mechanics and neither know the problem. So I have just come to live with it and have spare coolant in the trunk at all times.
My question is, how long can I drive for once the temperature needle hits high and I get a warning that the engine is over heated? Obviously I know I should stop asap but this isn't always possible. One time I was about 1km from home and was wondering if I could just slowly drive home with an over heated engine? Or would the engine blow up?
Also, how long should I usually wait until it's safe to open the coolant cap?