Can You Still Drive If the Transmission Gets Waterlogged?

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If the transmission gets waterlogged, you should not continue driving. The vehicle should be taken to a repair facility as soon as possible for inspection and maintenance. When water enters the transmission, it mixes with the transmission fluid, significantly reducing the lubrication effectiveness. This increases mechanical wear on the transmission and greatly raises the risk of bearing damage inside the transmission. In severe cases, it can lead to complete transmission failure. Additional Information: 1. Transmission: A device that changes speed ratios and the direction of motion. Used in automobiles, tractors, ships, machine tools, and various machinery to alter the torque, speed, and direction of motion transmitted from the driving shaft to the driven shaft under different working conditions. Gear-driven transmissions typically consist of a housing and multiple gears. 2. Function of the Transmission: To change the gear ratio between the engine and the wheels, allowing the engine to operate under optimal conditions. It expands the torque and speed transmitted from the engine to the driving wheels, enabling different speeds. It also allows the vehicle to reverse and can be set to neutral.