Is a Flooded Car with No Water in the Engine Severely Affected?

[StephenAnn]

Whether a car that stalled in water and was repaired is severely affected mainly depends on the extent of damage caused by water entering the engine. If water did not enter the engine cylinders, simply replacing and repairing the affected components will suffice, with no lasting impact. However, if the engine is started again after being submerged, water may enter the combustion chamber, potentially causing the engine connecting rods to bend. During repairs, the extent of water ingress should be assessed to determine whether components like the engine connecting rods need replacement. Below are relevant details: 1. Severity: The severity of a flooded car depends on the water level and whether the vehicle was started while submerged. 2. Below the Seats: If water only reached below the seats, which is below the vehicle's air intake, as well as the fuse box and dashboard, thorough cleaning will minimize the impact. 3. Cleaning: During cleaning, it is necessary to replace transmission fluid, engine oil, and brake fluid, and to clean and maintain the braking system, exhaust pipe, and catalytic converter to further reduce the long-term effects of flooding on the vehicle.