Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle?

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Re: Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle? [Re: tengopajero] #1035134 09/27/11 04:28 PM

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Interesting question. I don't know the answer though! I would guess shutting down is best, since a running engine produces heat.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle?	tengopajero	09/27/11 04:18 PM
Re: Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle?	redbull	09/27/11 04:28 PM
Re: Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle?	PHIL_	09/28/11 02:20 PM
Re: Overheating engine shut down immediately or let it idle?	redbull	09/28/11 08:03 PM

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