Can I continue driving if the Sagitar shakes after wading through water but then returns to normal?
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If the vehicle shakes after wading through water, you must not continue driving. You should promptly take it to a repair facility for inspection and treatment to identify and resolve the cause of the shaking. The reasons for shaking after wading through water are as follows: 1. The engine's electrical components or wiring harness may have been submerged, causing signal loss or distortion, which leads to engine shaking. During repairs, inspect and confirm the faulty components, then proceed with treatment or replacement to resolve the issue. 2. If shaking occurs after wading through water, it is possible that water has entered the engine cylinders, causing damage to mechanical components such as the connecting rods. If these are not replaced, the deformed connecting rods may eventually break, leading to extensive damage to engine components like the cylinder block. The repair costs for such damage can be significantly higher.
I was driving my Volkswagen Sagitar through a small puddle when suddenly the engine started shaking, which was quite scary, but it returned to normal on its own within minutes. This kind of post-water exposure situation is most commonly caused by a small amount of water entering the exhaust pipe or engine intake, temporarily causing unstable combustion. Although the car is running fine now, you should be wary of the possibility that water may have seeped into the fuel system or electrical system, as those hidden dangers won’t show up immediately. I recommend parking the car in a safe place to check if the air filter has any wet marks, and then look at the oil cap to see if there’s any water vapor coming out. If you notice white foam or discoloration, you should immediately take it to a repair shop. Avoid long-distance driving at all costs—if the car shakes or stalls again on the road, it could be extremely dangerous, especially on highways. During regular maintenance, remember to check the seals. Small oversights like this after driving through water can lead to major issues, costing thousands to fix. Safety first is the golden rule.
