What problems will occur if water enters the engine?

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Problems that may occur if water enters the engine include: Engine stalling: After water enters the engine, the spark plugs cannot ignite, causing the car to stall while driving. Failure to restart after stalling: If water enters the distributor cap, it disrupts the normal ignition function, making it impossible to restart the engine. Engine seizure or damage: Due to the incompressibility of water, the connecting rods may bend or break, potentially piercing the cylinder block. If the engine overheats, follow these steps: Immediately reduce speed: Slow down and pull over to a safe area. Do not turn off the engine immediately: After stopping, avoid shutting down the engine right away, as high coolant temperatures can cause pistons, cylinder walls, cylinders, and crankshafts to overheat. The oil may thin and lose its lubricating properties, leading to soft metal parts detaching or even cylinder seizure. Let the engine idle for a few minutes: Adjust the air conditioning to the heating mode, set the fan to maximum, and open the hood to help dissipate heat. Only turn off the engine after the coolant temperature has dropped.