Your temperature gauge is climbing into the red or steam is coming from under the hood. Overheating can warp or crack the engine fast — pull over and shut it off before driving on.
Find a ProviderTurn off the A/C, turn the heater on full to pull heat away, pull over safely, and shut the engine off. Don't open the radiator cap while it's hot.
Yes — sustained overheating can warp the cylinder head, blow the head gasket, or seize the engine, which are costly repairs.
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