Can You Start the Car If the Exhaust Pipe Is Submerged in Water?

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It is best not to start the car again if the exhaust pipe has been submerged in water to avoid engine damage. Here are the relevant details: 1. Standard: Submersion of the exhaust pipe is not the sole criterion for determining whether the car can be started. If water backs up into the exhaust pipe, regardless of other factors, the engine will not start. However, vehicle water submersion involves multiple considerations. Generally, if a car has been submerged in water, the reason it should not be started is mainly because water can damage the engine and electronic components. 2. Risk of Engine Water Ingestion: If the air intake, specifically the engine air filter, is submerged, starting the engine can draw water into the air filter. If the air filter is wet or submerged, water may enter the engine cylinders, leading to catastrophic engine failure.