Does driving through deep water affect the car?
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Suggestions for driving through deep water: 1. If the car stalls while wading through water, never attempt to restart the engine. Even if you try, it will be difficult or impossible to start, which can cause damage to the engine or even lead to severe engine failure. Therefore, after stalling, stay calm and immediately turn off the ignition switch. Do not attempt to restart the engine and send the car to a repair shop promptly to avoid greater losses. 2. If the water is deep, be sure to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle afterward, including electrical components, the air filter, and the chassis. If necessary, completely replace the engine oil and transmission fluid, as the engine oil pan and transmission have some air holes, making it hard to tell if water has entered. If water has mixed in, it can easily deteriorate. 3. Driving through water carries certain risks. If the depth of the water is not accurately judged, and the water is deep, there may be no immediate impact, but once water flows into the air intake, it can cause the engine to stall. Therefore, before driving through water, keep a few points in mind. First, go slow—"speed through sand, slow through water." Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission, shift to the lowest gear during the process. This not only helps control speed but also utilizes the engine's maximum torque to smoothly overcome any obstacles and pass through the waterlogged section.
