What Are the Effects of Water Submerging Half of the Tire?
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If a car's tire is half submerged in water, do not start the engine immediately. Check the height of the exhaust pipe and the air intake. Generally, as long as the water does not reach the air intake, it will not affect the engine, and the car can still be driven. Here are some precautions for driving through water: 1. Use a low gear: Drive slowly in a low gear. Although the water surface may appear calm, the underwater conditions are unknown. Driving through water can create waves that may splash into the air intake, damaging the car. 2. Do not attempt to restart the engine: If the engine stalls while driving through water, do not try to restart it. Water may flow back into the engine through the exhaust pipe, causing the engine to stall or even get damaged. It is best to call for a tow truck in such situations.