Does water over the wheels affect the car?
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There are three scenarios when a car is flooded: first, water submerges the exhaust pipe but does not reach half the wheel height; second, water reaches exactly half the wheel height; third, water exceeds half the wheel height. Generally, water reaching exactly half the wheel height can affect the car. Car handling: 1. Water submerges the exhaust pipe: When water submerges the exhaust pipe but does not reach half the wheel height, promptly drive the car away. Starting the car at this point will not cause water to be sucked back into the engine. While driving, slow down to avoid water entering the engine's intake system. 2. Water reaches exactly half the wheel height: If the car's sealing is good, water usually won't enter; however, if soaked for a long time and the sealing is poor, the car may leak. Ensure the engine's intake system is not flooded, then drive the car to a 4S shop, remove the soaked interior, clean, and dry it. 3. Water exceeds half the wheel height: Both the engine and cabin may be flooded. Do not start the car at this point, as it could cause electronic devices and components to burn out.