How to Determine if Water Has Entered the Engine After Wading?

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Methods to determine if water has entered the engine: 1. Check the engine oil condition: Normal engine oil colors include light yellow, brown, transparent colorless, etc., and it is generally not milky white. After wiping the dipstick clean and reinserting it, check if there is a milky white oil-water mixture. If present, it may indicate water in the engine. 2. Inspect the air filter: Check the air filter and the lower housing for obvious signs of water ingress, and examine the intake pipe and intake manifold for clear traces of water passage. 3. White smoke from the exhaust pipe: When there is water in the engine fuel or combustion chamber, the water is heated by the combustion heat in the cylinder into steam, which is expelled from the exhaust pipe as white smoke. If white smoke appears after the vehicle has waded through water, it is highly likely that water has entered the engine.