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backscatter712

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49. Do not let your engine run hot like that.

Reply to redwitch (Original post)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 03:08 PM

Aug 2016

As others have mentioned, you could destroy your engine.

Sometimes, if you know what you're doing, and know you still have coolant left, you might be able to run the heater and limp home that way, but if you're not sure, I would not try it.

EDIT: Looks like you got your car to a mechanic, glad you're OK.

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Auto expert need advice fast! [View all] redwitch Aug 2016 OP

I am pulled over and giving it a few minutes. redwitch Aug 2016 #1

Run the heater I think it helps keep it cool onecaliberal Aug 2016 #4

Yes, it will help. Adsos Letter Aug 2016 #52

Most modern cars will shut down if the engine is too hot. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #2

Yes. KMOD Aug 2016 #3

Overheating can cause major damage. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #5

Yep! ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #19

Also, if you blow your head gasket... backscatter712 Aug 2016 #54

Yes you can destroy your engine sharp_stick Aug 2016 #6

Thanks redwitch Aug 2016 #7

Keep a close eye on it sharp_stick Aug 2016 #8

If you don't have a gauge just an idiot light better keep the heater on full blast the whole way snooper2 Aug 2016 #9

Nutmeg Yankee redwitch Aug 2016 #11

OK. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #16

My brother got 3rd degree burns on his chest Freddie Aug 2016 #37

Check the coolant, add water if needed, check oil Doodley Aug 2016 #10

Yes, you will. underahedgerow Aug 2016 #12

I am about 8 miles away. redwitch Aug 2016 #13

4 miles redwitch Aug 2016 #14

Good luck. If that gauge goes red, pull over immediately. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #15

Waiting for a tow truck. Damn it all. redwitch Aug 2016 #20

I just had a fuel pump replaced, had to have car towed MagickMuffin Aug 2016 #27

If it's a cracked radiator, there is a product that you put directly into the radiator that seals up underahedgerow Aug 2016 #38

Anxiously awaiting update. narnian60 Aug 2016 #17

You are sweet! redwitch Aug 2016 #22

Oh, good. narnian60 Aug 2016 #24

Look to see if any fluid is visibly dripping. Turn the heater on taught_me_patience Aug 2016 #18

See above. redwitch Aug 2016 #21

You want to let everything cool off sufficiently before opening the radiator/cooling system. Coyotl Aug 2016 #23

Hot as hell here all summer. redwitch Aug 2016 #26

The AC on may be the only reason you overheated. Coyotl Aug 2016 #47

At the repair shop. redwitch Aug 2016 #25

Thought for a moment saidsimplesimon Aug 2016 #28

Where are frick and frack when you need them? redwitch Aug 2016 #29

Sad to say, saidsimplesimon Aug 2016 #31

Geez, reading this is like watching a Beckett play. rug Aug 2016 #30

LOL! redwitch Aug 2016 #32

so glad you called for the tow NJCher Aug 2016 #33

Oh how awful! redwitch Aug 2016 #35

Probably water outlet gasket is that something else. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #45

serpentine belt BlueCollar Aug 2016 #51

DU membership has its benefits! ecodeathmarch Aug 2016 #34

$660 later. redwitch Aug 2016 #39

Good news! Freddie Aug 2016 #41

billing, not billion! redwitch Aug 2016 #42

K&R... spanone Aug 2016 #36

AAA is wonderful Freddie Aug 2016 #40

I may have to try to find the $ for AAA nt redwitch Aug 2016 #43

I've had AAA ever since I got my first car. It's been a life saver more than once. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #50

YES. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #44

Laptop needs a charge a d so does phone. redwitch Aug 2016 #46

Yaaay! narnian60 Aug 2016 #48

Do not let your engine run hot like that. backscatter712 Aug 2016 #49

Glad you've got things sorted canetoad Aug 2016 #53