What to Do If the Exhaust Pipe is Submerged While Parked?

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In the case of parking, if the water level rises above the exhaust pipe but does not reach half of the tire height, you can start the car. Here are methods to identify flood-damaged and accident vehicles: 1. Inspect the car locks: Check for signs of forced entry or glue injection. Then, use the key to open each door to see if all door locks are from the same set and if they can be turned easily. Note that if turning is very difficult or the key almost breaks before the door opens, it might be due to water damage causing rust in the central control motor, leading to poor operation. 2. Engine compartment: Examine the mounting brackets for the compartment lighting and signal lights to see if they are broken or loose. Inspect the wire connectors and sockets; if there is a significant amount of mud or rust spots inside, it may indicate a flood-damaged vehicle. 3. Engine compartment evaluation: Check the wires and vacuum hoses on the engine block, as well as the gaps between the high-voltage ignition coils and spark plugs for mud traces. Assess whether the aging and cracking of the pipes and wires match the vehicle's age and if the fuel injector mounts are intact. Rust on springs can also help determine the likelihood of a flood-damaged vehicle.