What could have been done for damage if a minivan was driven on the highway with radiator not working properly, and was overheating?

Asked by walpen Nov 10, 2014 at 06:47 PM about the 2007 Dodge Caravan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A car dealership sent someone to drive my 2007 dodge caravan, 1 hour away on the
highway, knowing that it was overheating. What kind of damage could have been done to
it by this?

Sheri answered 6 years ago

When my 03 cooling fan relay quit the temp would only get high during prolonged idling. I would drive it for less than 2 miles on the highway to cool it down. A smart mechanic will also open the windows and run the heaters on high to keep the engine cool until it can be repaired. Unless you have lost your coolant or your water pump isn't working and you allow your engine to overheat, no damage should be should be done.

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