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I just want to know if I can use my car only for emergencies up until I can get it checked on 1 January. If it is going to be alright just sitting there, or do I need to run antifreeze through there every day???

Nick C
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I know it sucks Lisa, but no you cannot drive it in that state or your engine will overheat and probably seize up, costing thousands to repair or replace. Don't even drive it to the mechanic, get it towed.

I know you say you can't get it to a mechanic, but I'm sure you can if you try. If it really is impossible somehow get someone who's handy with cars to have a look as it may be a simple problem which can be easily fixed, for example a hose that's come loose. But don't drive it or you'll be the one causing the emergency.

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As GdD says, you can't drive it, at all, without coolant - it will overheat in a matter of minutes (if not less) and destroy your engine.

If it is just sitting there, it does not need to have coolant in, it can sit empty.

It's worth having a look underneath to see if you can see where the coolant is coming from - it may just be a loose or split hose that you could fix yourself (or get a mechanically-savvy friend to fix for you) rather than having to get it towed to a mechanic.

Nick C
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