Is It Safe as Long as the Car Doesn't Stall When Driving Through Water?

[StKate]

Driving through water as long as the car doesn't stall generally doesn't have a significant impact. Below is an introduction about stalling: 1. Introduction: Also known as flameout. When the reactor is operating at a significant reaction rate, if the temperature of the feed inlet is reduced to the lower limit of the multiplicity region, the reaction rate will suddenly drop sharply, and the reaction basically stops. 2. Definition: This phenomenon is called flameout. The corresponding inlet temperature is called the flameout point. It generally refers to car stalling. 3. Precautions: Thoroughly clean the fuel system, including the fuel injectors, throttle body, fuel tank, etc. It could be due to poor fuel quality with excessive gum deposits, clogging the fuel lines and causing insufficient fuel supply.

[KhloeMarie]

Once my friend drove through a waterlogged area. The car didn't stall, so he thought everything was fine. However, the next day he found the battery had short-circuited and the air conditioning system had failed. It turned out that water had seeped into the electrical circuits, causing malfunctions. Even if the engine is running normally, if the water depth exceeds half of the wheel height, splashes can reach the electronic modules, leading to rust or short circuits. The repair cost a lot afterward. It's recommended to check the water depth first. If it's more than half the wheel hub height, don't force your way through. If you really need to pass, do so at a low and steady speed. This is safer and can prevent a lot of subsequent troubles.

[LeWillow]

I've driven for many years, and experience tells me that worrying only about stalling when driving through puddles isn't entirely correct. Not stalling doesn't mean it's safe. Once, I felt fine driving through standing water, but later discovered the car's carpets were soaked due to aging seals letting water in, causing rust and turn signal malfunctions. Water can quietly seep into various gaps, damaging the chassis, bearings, and compromising driving safety. Therefore, I recommend regularly checking your vehicle's sealing performance and not taking deep water crossings lightly—prevention is more convenient and cost-effective than repairs afterward.

[AdelineFitz]

As an average car owner, I believe that not stalling the engine doesn't necessarily mean everything is fine. Water can damage various components. For example, after water immersion, transmission oil mixed with water loses its lubricating properties, potentially burning out gears even if the engine runs normally. Don't underestimate shallow water areas - when water pressure is high, it can reach sensor locations, causing warning lights to come on while mistakenly being dismissed as minor issues. Post-incident inspection is crucial, and maintaining a dry vehicle shouldn't be neglected.