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Well, it's slightly better than driving it without oil, or with a time bomb strapped to the engine, but no, it's not "okay".
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How do you make a car overheat?
drive it without coolant
Can you drive your car without water but coolant Like you have coolant but no water in the water tank?
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How far can you drive a car without coolant?
4 miles in winter2 miles in summer
Can you drive a car without a radiator cap?
Not for very long, the coolant will splash out to a point where it will overheat.
Is it okay for people to drive a car without stopping?
No since you might collide with something or someone else
How long can you drive a car that is out of coolant?
It is a very bad idea to drive a car without coolant. You will overheat your motor and risk warping or cracking your head(s) and blowing your head gasket. It's also not good for water pumps to operate without coolant in the system. If it's an old Volkswagen, as long as you like (VW bugs had air-cooled engines).
What happens to the engine if you drive a car without oil?
It will seize - due lack of lubrication and coolant (one of the oil's uses)
Is it okay to drive a car to an auto shop less than 2 miles away when your car has been leaking coolant?
If it is in the winter make sure the radiator is full of water with antifreeze before starting the car. If this leak is not too severe it should be ok to drive a couple of miles to a mechanic.
Can you still drive your car if the water pump is bad?
You can not, and should not drive a car that has a bad water pump. The water pump pumps coolant through the engine. You engine will overheat and die without a functioning water pump.
Drive your car without a license?
No! It is illegal to drive a car without a licence.
Can you drive your car if you have to replace the coolant thermostat?
If it's stuck open, yes you can. If it's stuck close, no you cannot drive the car.
What is wrong with your car if it shakes badly when braking while in drive sometimes dies after complete stop but doesnt shake in neautral while braking?
Nobody could answer that question without looking at your car. One of the possibilities is that your car is overheating. Check the coolant. By the way, if this is the case, and you are driving your car without coolant, stop driving right now because your car is in danger of being irreversabely ruined forever.
