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if your vehicle overheats, how long should you wait (at least) before opening the hood?
20 minutes
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When a vehicle overheats, the engine and related components are very hot. To ensure safety and allow the engine to cool down sufficiently to avoid burns or damage from steam or hot coolant, the recommended minimum waiting time before opening the hood is typically at least 20 minutes. This is because it takes time for the engine to cool down enough so that the coolant system pressure drops and the risk of scalding from steam or hot coolant is reduced.
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