Can the Transmission Get Water Inside?
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Transmission can get water inside. Additional information is as follows: 1. Water ingress situations: While driving, if there is standing water on the road, splashes may cause water to enter the transmission. Water primarily enters the transmission through the vent hole. Since the transmission is not completely sealed, water can directly enter through the vent hole. When water level exceeds two-thirds of the wheel height, there is an 80% to 90% probability of water entering the transmission; if the water level reaches the dashboard, the transmission will 100% get water inside. 2. Vehicle wading practices: It is best to turn off the air conditioning. When the air conditioning is on, the electronic fan at the front of the vehicle will rotate. During wading, the rotating fan blades may stir up water splashes, potentially causing water to enter the transmission. Therefore, try to turn off the air conditioning before wading and wait for the electronic fan to stop before entering the waterlogged section. When wading, if there is oncoming traffic, pay attention to the height of the water waves in front of the other vehicle. If the waves are too high, accelerate appropriately to use your own waves to counteract those from the oncoming vehicle. Stay calm in such situations and avoid braking. Before wading, turn off all vehicle electrical devices, such as air conditioning and dash cams, to prevent electrical equipment from short-circuiting due to water ingress.
