I've noticed in several overheating-related threads that people describe what happens to their temp guage reading as it nears redline (260), and sometimes after. I've heard from somewhere that you really shouldn't drive with the temp much above 230-240 for any extended period of time, or you risk major engine problems. However, I don't remember where I heard that.
So what's the truth? Should you shut down the minute you start to overheat, and what temp level constitutes overheating (260 or 230)?
Also, a related question if anybody knows: what goes wrong with the engine when it begins to suffer damage from overheating? What's the first thing to go? Lifters and valves get mis-shapened? Piston seals go?
So what's the truth? Should you shut down the minute you start to overheat, and what temp level constitutes overheating (260 or 230)?
Also, a related question if anybody knows: what goes wrong with the engine when it begins to suffer damage from overheating? What's the first thing to go? Lifters and valves get mis-shapened? Piston seals go?