06/12/2025
Warning ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️
Today I want to tell you about something that can ruin your day (and your wallet) if you don't know how to react: an overheated engine. It can happen to anyone, whether it's due to a leak, a faulty part, or simply neglecting maintenance. But when it happens, the worst thing you can do is improvise.
Here are 4 mistakes you should avoid at all costs if your car starts to overheat:
1️⃣ Keep driving as if nothing's wrong. It doesn't matter if you're just two blocks from your destination; every second the engine runs overheated increases the risk of serious damage. The best thing to do is pull over to a safe place, turn off the engine, and wait.
2️⃣ Open the radiator while it's hot. The system is under pressure, and opening it at that moment can cause a dangerous explosion of steam and boiling liquid. Wait until it cools down completely before checking.
3️⃣ Ignoring dashboard warnings. The temperature gauge and warning lights are there to alert you. If the temperature gauge rises higher than normal, it's a sign that you should stop immediately and let the engine cool down.
4️⃣ Adding water to the radiator while it's hot
The sudden temperature change can crack important parts. Only add coolant when everything is cold.
Knowing these points can save you from a costly repair and a nasty scare. Better safe than sorry.
