Engine hot a/c on

2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YESCALANTE
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I started driving my car to work when the engine hot A/C off light came on. I am wondering if it is okay to drive until I can get it fixed. Today is Sunday will not be able to fix it until Friday. Please help.
Oct 22, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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STRAILER
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I would not you can hurt the engine which will cause you more grief. Wait until the engine cools down and then check the coolant level. Here is a video the will help you:

https://youtu.be/071_-NGrk5s

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 23, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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