Glossary / General

overheated

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

When a car overheats, it means the engine gets too hot, which can cause problems. It usually happens if there's not enough coolant or if something is broken.

Technical Definition

Overheating refers to a situation where an engine's temperature exceeds its normal operating range, which can lead to serious damage if not addressed. This can happen due to coolant leaks, a malfunctioning thermostat, or other issues.

Hear It Discussed

"It's 86's. [1223.6s] He must have said he was driving this thing. [1226.8s] He overheated like serious."
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"So I got my transmission rebuilt because it overheated on me. It went up to 250 degrees."
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"Are you talking about when your car basically overheated? [765.4s] Yeah, we were so close to being there, though."
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