What are the symptoms of water in gasoline affecting the engine?

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MacBlakely
07/29/25 3:20pm
If there is water in the gasoline, it will affect the normal combustion of gasoline in the cylinders, leading to symptoms such as abnormal engine shaking, poor acceleration, and difficulty starting the car. 1. Abnormal engine shaking: Abnormal engine shaking is mainly caused by the insufficient mixing and combustion of fuel and gas in the engine cylinders. Reasons include water in the gasoline, severe engine carbon deposits, excessively high engine temperature, and clogged engine fuel lines. 2. Poor acceleration: Gasoline-powered vehicles rely on burning gasoline to drive the engine and move the car. If water is mixed into the gasoline, it essentially cuts off the power system at the source. Naturally, the vehicle will exhibit symptoms of poor acceleration. 3. Difficulty starting: When water is mixed into the gasoline, the spark plugs have trouble igniting the fuel properly during startup, leading to issues such as difficulty starting the car or failure to start.
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