Is the Impact Significant When a Car Stalls After Passing Through Water and the Air Filter Gets Wet?

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LeDelilah
07/25/25 11:46am
Failure to repair the engine promptly after water ingress can cause very serious damage to the engine. Below is relevant information regarding vehicle wading: 1. Concept: A water-damaged vehicle refers to one that has been submerged, typically involving the engine and transmission being soaked, with the water level exceeding the wheels and body seats, and the vehicle's underbody components being in prolonged contact with water. Such vehicles pose significant risks, as the electrical circuits are prone to short circuits and even fires. 2. Insurance: There are two types of insurance related to vehicle wading: the most common one is vehicle damage insurance, and the other is called engine special loss insurance, commonly known as wading insurance.
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