You’re A Mechanic If You Can Pass This Essential Car Maintenance Quiz

Which of the following should not be done if the car overheats?

Retry Correct Incorrect If the engine has overheated, DO NOT turn it off. Decrease the load on the engine by stopping the car but letting it run and trying to cool it down to acceptable operating levels before you shut down the engine.

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Which of the following should not be done if the car overheats?

• Turn on the cabin heater
• Stop the car but keep the engine running
• Shift to a lower gear
• Stop the car and turn off the engine immediately