Can the car be started after the exhaust pipe is submerged in water and the water recedes?
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Whether the car can be started after the exhaust pipe is submerged in water and the water recedes depends on the amount of water intake. If the car's exhaust pipe has a small amount of water, it will gradually be expelled with the exhaust gases as the vehicle continues to be used, without causing significant impact on the vehicle or the engine. If there is excessive water intake, it can affect the engine, causing it to stall during operation, so the car should not be started. Precautions for driving through waterlogged roads: Do not drive directly through the water; be aware of the safe wading depth for your vehicle model. Before entering the water, observe the route and speed of the vehicle ahead. Do not restart the engine after stalling. Flooded vehicles are categorized into six levels, with the impact on the vehicle ranging from light to severe: Flood Level 1: The water has just reached the vehicle's chassis, and the floor may become damp, but the probability of significant water intake is low, with minimal impact on the vehicle's electrical equipment. Flood Level 2: The water reaches halfway up the wheels. Due to the vehicle's incomplete sealing, water will begin to enter the interior. For lower sedans, the water level inside may affect the seat adjustment motors and electrical components such as heating and ventilation. Flood Level 3: The water completely submerges the tires. At this point, the water level inside will fully submerge the seat cushions and the central armrest area, affecting a large number of electrical components. Flood Level 4: The water reaches the engine hood. The water level inside rises to the dashboard, and the headlights and the engine's air intake pipe in the engine compartment begin to take in water. Flood Level 5: The water completely submerges the engine hood. All electrical components inside the vehicle will be affected. Flood Level 6: The water submerges the roof. The vehicle's ceiling and sunroof module will be affected, and no component inside the vehicle will be spared.
