can i drive my car after it overheats?
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Only drive when the engine temperature is low. If you have to drive an overheated engine, only drive it after the engine cools down. ... As a precaution, you should always keep your eye on the temperature gauge to avoid other major problems.
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You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF you've booked in for the test and that's where you're driving to. ... If your car fails an MOT you can only drive it if the previous year's MOT is still valid – but if the vehicle is deemed unroadworthy then you CAN'T drive it.
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If the engine appears to function normally, as before, it is likely OK to drive it. However, if the engine starts to misfire (you would see a flashing check engine light) then it is NOT OK to drive it all without risk of damage.
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Like I mentioned previously without a serpentine belt to power the accessories of your car the car will start but you won't be able to drive it that far. I've luckily never had this happen to me but I'd estimate that you would be able to drive for a few miles (3-5) before your car's engine will start to overheat.
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You can only drive a car that's failed an MOT test if your current certificate is still valid and no serious problems were found. If your car fails an MOT with 'dangerous' or 'major' problems, you might not be allowed to drive it until these have been fixed.
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➢You may take your vehicle to get it repaired after it has failed its MOT test. ... The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no 'dangerous' problem(s) were listed in the MOT.
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Thanks! Yes you can drive your car, its alright. Generally they say something like every 3000 miles or every 3 months. The reason your oil needs to be changed is that sometimes there is build up or particles in the oil after a certain period of time running through your engine that these can damage the pistons.
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2. Automatic engine cut-off – If you drive a modern car, it will be fitted with an automatic engine cut-off feature. This is designed to prevent damage when the engine starts to heat up due to lack of coolant. You won't be able to drive the car further until it's cooled down.
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If the brake rotor isn't glowing red or on fire then I would say all is well. They will definitely be too hot to touch after a spirited drive. You're slowing a nearly 1.5 ton object from high speeds over and over. Heat is a by product of friction generated by braking.
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If the engine appears to function normally, as before, it is likely OK to drive it. However, if the engine starts to misfire (you would see a flashing check engine light) then it is NOT OK to drive it all without risk of damage. Diagnostic Trouble Codes can never be used to "directly" condemn parts.
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Even just a few moments of driving a car without coolant, can damage your engine. This will depend on the amount of coolant you have in your car, if you can safely get from one point to another safely in your car. But if your car has a leak and you really do not know how big the leak is, it's dangerous.
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If your fan clutch is frozen on full lock (and i would guess it is, since it roars all the time and has bad mileage and no balls), i would say it's fine for you to drive it for the time being. If the clutch wasn't locking up anymore, now that would be different (the fan wouldn't cool properly).
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Most automobile mechanics will tell you it is not a good idea to drive your car without a thermostat installed. If your thermostat becomes stuck in the closed position, though, this will cause your engine to overheat and make driving your car impossible.
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In any other circumstances, driving the vehicle would be breaking the law. ... The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no 'dangerous' problem(s) were listed in the MOT.
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So can you drive with a blown head gasket YES, is it smart and should you NO. If you must drive it take the thermostat out and always make sure the coolant is full. I have drove a car with a minor blown head gasket for a about a year before it went bad and over heated around 10–15 minutes after starting it.
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If your car fails its MOT you can only continue to drive it if the previous year's MOT is still valid - which might occur if you submitted the car for its test two weeks early. You can still drive it away from the testing centre or garage if no 'dangerous' problems were identified during the MOT.
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It is okay to drive a vehicle with P0171 for a short period of time, but driving with this code for an extended period of time can overheat the engine and cause internal engine damage.