how far can you drive a car that's overheating?
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Once it reaches maximum“Hot”, you've got around 30 to 60 seconds, no more, before you start to do serious damage, such as seized up valves or even pistons. Chances are 90–1 that you've got a major coolant leak somewhere. Can leaving the same battery in your car for too long cause any permanent damage to the engine?
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Driving it actually warms up the oil faster and safer rather than sitting on it. I just try to give it 30 seconds to circulate oil before driving then take it easy until 150°F.
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In only one hour, the vehicle becomes so hot that a young child trapped inside will suffer heat injury and may likely die from hyperthermia- an elevated body temperature that occurs when the body absorbs more heat than it dissipates. In one hour the car's dashboard can also hit 160 degrees Farenheit, researchers found.
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Here's something you probably don't know: after clearing the car's computer you will need to drive for about 50 to 100 miles. As you drive your car the computer will monitor all the sensors and register the results. You can use GOFAR to constantly monitor your car diagnostics. Get a Diagnostics App.
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Cool Your Jets The oil will warm up to about 100 degrees, which is not hot enough to burn you, but warm enough that it will flow easily. If the vehicle has been driven, let it sit for 20-30 minutes before draining the oil.
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You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire. Driving for long distances on a spare tire can potentially cause damage to other car parts, including the transmission.
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Winds of even 30 to 45 mph can make driving significantly more dangerous. First, they can actually blow your car off course. Second, they can blow other vehicles, including big tractor-trailers, off course, posing significant danger to other motorists on the road.
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The maximum driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 km (310 mi) in COMFORT mode, which can be increased by up to 20% in ECO PRO mode. The BMW i8's ECO PRO mode can also be used during all-electric operation.
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Generally speaking, vehicle driving range while on empty can be around 48 kilometres to 72 kilometres, with your larger vehicles being on the lower end of that scale. Some vehicles can even go as far as 150 kilometres or more, but those are much more extreme circumstances.
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No, a long trip isn't bad for your vehicle. Given your car is well prepared (check fluids, tire pressures and stuff before you go), a 700 mile trip will be much better for your car than 700 miles worth of short trips and stop and go traffic.
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Because of the many types, this has to be car specific. Since the question has been reworded, your car should never overheat. If there is no fluid in the radiator, it will take your car about 15 minutes to fail, a lot quicker if it is under load such as going up hill or high speed.
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If it's cold outside, you can wait 15-30 seconds to ensure that oil is flowing, but you don't need to wait for the engine to be warm. It will heat up faster by driving the car lightly. By heating it up faster, the oil gets to operating temperature more quickly, and this is what you want to prevent wear.
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Keep it off a drivetrain wheel if you can. They're rated for 3,000 miles and a maximum speed of 50 MPH.
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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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To answer your question directly, from personal experience, nothing happens to a car when you drive it before it has fully warmed up. Engine wear has never forced any of my old clunkers off the road. Even used cars I've had with tired engines have only been retired because the bodywork let them down with rust.
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So, if your car or SUV gets 20 mpg, assume that you can drive about 50 miles after your gas light goes on until the sickening realization that you are totally out of gas. Also consider that stop-and-go traffic can reduce your fuel efficiency and drop that number significantly.
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To dream that your car is overheating suggests that you are expending too much energy. You need to slow down or run the risk of being burnt out. ... Alternatively, a parked car may symbolize your need to stop and enjoy life.