Can the car be started after being flooded and towed to a safe location?

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After the car is flooded and towed to a safe location, it should not be started because the engine may have taken in water. Here is relevant information: 1. Significant engine water intake: If the engine has taken in a considerable amount of water but can still be driven normally, albeit with louder noises, it may indicate that there is a small amount of water in the engine oil or gasoline. In this case, the engine oil needs to be replaced, and related engine components should be cleaned. 2. Reasons for the car stalling in water: If the distributor cap gets wet, it can lose its normal ignition function. Water entering the engine air filter can increase intake resistance, and water entering the combustion chamber can prevent the spark plugs from igniting. Attempting to restart the engine under these conditions can easily lead to engine seizure.