{"id":561,"date":"2018-10-29T12:33:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T16:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/?p=561"},"modified":"2018-10-29T12:33:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T16:33:11","slug":"what-not-to-do-when-your-car-engine-overheats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/what-not-to-do-when-your-car-engine-overheats\/","title":{"rendered":"What NOT To Do When Your Car Engine Overheats"},"content":{"rendered":"

In previous blogs, we have touched on important automotive and road safety advice regarding what to do when your car engine overheats. But in today\u2019s blog, we will be discussing what you should NEVER do when your car engine is overheating. <\/h3>\n

Continue reading to learn the top 3 things that can really make matters worse for you and your vehicle.<\/font><\/h2>\n
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⚠ Continue Driving<\/font><\/h1>\n

The worst thing you could possibly do when your engine is overheating is to continue driving. As soon as your engine begins to show signs that it is close to overheating, you need to pull over, come to a safe stop, and turn off the ignition completely. If you continue to drive while the engine is overheating, you are putting your safety at risk. <\/p>\n

Driving on an overheating engine is not only dangerous to your safety, it can potentially cause an extreme amount of damage to several internal automotive systems, which will end up costing you more money in repairs and replacements. It may even total a car. If this were to happen, you would have to accept the insurance money for it, or sell it to a junk car buyer in Indianapolis. <\/p>\n

⚠ Use Cold Water <\/font><\/h1>\n

You should never use cold water on a hot engine. There are many things that can go wrong if you were to attempt this. First, you risk damaging the engine block and causing it to crack. Second, you risk burning yourself. You always wait for an engine to cool completely before investigating or resolving any issues.<\/p>\n

⚠ Check Radiator Fluid Levels<\/font><\/h1>\n

Another terrible mistake to avoid is checking your radiator fluid levels while the engine is still hot. As mentioned above, you must always wait for the engine to cool completely before moving forward. You see, a lot of pressure builds up beneath a radiator cap, which means that boiling hot fluids and steam can shoot out at high speeds, and seriously injure you.<\/p>\n

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