What are the effects of water entering a car engine?
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Water entering the engine can cause the piston stroke to become shorter, bend or break the engine connecting rod, and under extreme conditions, it may result in the broken connecting rod flying out and penetrating the cylinder block. Below is a partial introduction to the effects of water entering the engine: 1. Causes of water entry: The reason a car stalls in water is that the distributor cap loses its normal ignition function after getting wet, the engine air filter element becomes soaked, leading to increased intake resistance and water entering the combustion chamber, preventing the spark plug from igniting. 2. Determining if water has entered: Check the color of the engine oil for abnormalities. If the oil turns milky white, it indicates that water has entered the fuel tank or engine.