What Causes Loss of Acceleration After Driving Through a Puddle?

[StEmma]

It may be due to water entering the electrical components. If the vehicle experiences a loss of acceleration after driving through water, it is advisable to slow down or stop to assess the situation. Driving through water becomes hazardous when the water level reaches two-thirds of the bumper or tire height. Higher speeds can increase the actual depth of water the vehicle encounters, potentially allowing water to enter the engine compartment or cabin through the chassis. Avoid driving against waves caused by large vehicles. If the water level is observed to be high, it is best to detour rather than force passage. Below are measures for navigating through waterlogged sections: 1. If encountering an obstacle while driving through water, the driver can maintain engine RPM by shifting to neutral and pressing the accelerator, avoiding deceleration to prevent water from entering the exhaust pipe and causing the engine to stall. 2. If the engine stalls during the process, do not attempt to restart the engine or tow the vehicle in gear; instead, tow it back to the repair shop in neutral.