Can a Car Engine Be Used Normally After Water Intake Repair?
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After being repaired for water intake, a car engine can be used normally without any impact on the vehicle. However, this is only possible if all damaged components due to water intake have been properly repaired or replaced, adhering to the principle of repairing what needs to be repaired and replacing what needs to be replaced. First, check all pipelines for water intake, including whether there are obvious signs of water in the air filter and its lower housing, and inspect the intake pipe and intake manifold for clear traces of water. Finally, examine the spark plugs and engine cylinder walls for carbon deposits. Remove each cylinder's spark plug and check if they are damp. During normal engine operation, each piston reaches the same top dead center position, and the top dead center position on the cylinder wall (compression clearance) is clear. When water enters the engine, since water is difficult to compress, the piston cannot reach its original top dead center position, resulting in a shorter piston stroke and a noticeably lower top dead center position. If the engine has only mixed with water vapor entering through the air filter, the issue is minor and can be resolved with simple measures—clearing the water vapor from the air filter, throttle valve, and cylinders. If the engine has taken in a significant amount of water but still operates normally, albeit with louder noises, it may indicate small amounts of water in the oil or fuel, necessitating an oil change and cleaning of related engine components.
