Safe to drive with no coolant?

[Y_K]

Originally Posted By: Dyusik
..A 10-15 dollar strap and a buddy will save a lot of money compared to a new engine.


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[demarpaint]

A $15 strap or a tow is what I would do.

 

[Rhymingmechanic]

Even if you would drive your own vehicle to the shop, this is a case where I wouldn't recommend that to a friend. If it overheats and costs him a new engine, you could be easy to blame.

Off topic--I'll file this information away with my Chevy 5.3 that locates knock sensors under the intake manifold and the Vibe/Matrix/Corolla 1.8 that puts the PCV valve behind the intake. I notice the improved manifold has a plastic nipple on the bottom left, where the stock one is brass.

 

[B20z]

Originally Posted By: MrQuackers
Push the car down the road a few blocks and give AAA a call.


Exactly. Also, the shop might have a wrecker that could tow you in for free. Or pick a shop that does. Don't run it without water.