overheating...now running colder than normal

[Ronnie Mund]

maybe it's just me but if I ever experience any over heating issues I don't continue to run the car. As soon as the temp starts to climb it's a safe bet to get off the road, turn the car off and call a tow truck. It's not worth driving your car hot and doing all sorts of avoidable damage. My temp gauge never really moves once it's warmed up. It hovers right below the middle half way point. Just because the needle doesn't hit the red doesn't mean you're not doing damage.

[Thymeclock]

maybe it's just me but if I ever experience any over heating issues I don't continue to run the car. As soon as the temp starts to climb it's a safe bet to get off the road, turn the car off and call a tow truck. It's not worth driving your car hot and doing all sorts of avoidable damage. My temp gauge never really moves once it's warmed up. It hovers right below the middle half way point. Just because the needle doesn't hit the red doesn't mean you're not doing damage.

Calling a tow truck isn't really necessary. The alternative is to wait for the engine to cool down before resuming your drive. (That's assuming you don't have a long distance trip ahead of you.)

[Ronnie Mund]

Calling a tow truck isn't really necessary. The alternative is to wait for the engine to cool down before resuming your drive. (That's assuming you don't have a long distance trip ahead of you.)

to each it's own. Letting the engine cool down is always a good starting point rather than continuing driving an overheating Aveo. While waiting on it to cool down you can also check to see if you have an visible coolant leaks. Always a good idea to carry a gallon of coolant and water bed repair kit or duct tape to make on the road repairs.