What should I do if water gets into the engine?

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IsabellaLee
07/30/25 2:49am
The methods to handle water entering the engine are: 1. Remove the spark plugs, cut off the fuel supply system and ignition system, then use the starter motor to run the engine and expel the water; 2. Check the condition of the vehicle's various system fluids, and if foaming or turbidity occurs, replace the engine; 3. Use compressed air to clean the electrical connection components inside the engine compartment to prevent corrosion from moisture. Symptoms of water entering the engine include: 1. The car stalls while driving; 2. The breather pipe overheats, and steam comes out of the crankcase breather pipe; 3. Brake failure. 4. The starter does not work, and the car cannot start after turning on the ignition switch.
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