Does Water in the Air Filter Have Any Impact?

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Water entering the air filter, or severe wetting of the air filter, can lead to the engine failing to start. Attempting to start the engine under such conditions may result in poor acceleration, a muffled sound, insufficient fuel supply, and other phenomena. More extended information is as follows: Overview: If the air filter becomes saturated with water, the moisture will inevitably enter the combustion chamber. Beyond flooding the spark plugs, it can also seep into other components, such as affecting the engine oil and introducing moisture into other internal engine parts. Therefore, if the engine stalls due to water in the air filter, do not attempt to restart it, as this could cause severe damage to the engine, such as pushing out the push rods. The function of the car air filter: The car air filter is primarily responsible for removing particulate impurities from the air. When piston machinery (internal combustion engines, reciprocating compressors, etc.) operates, inhaling air containing dust and other impurities can accelerate component wear, hence the necessity of an air filter.