What to Do When the Exhaust Pipe Takes in Water While Parked?

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Methods to address water in the car exhaust pipe: 1. If the car's exhaust pipe takes in water and the engine stalls, do not attempt to force a restart. Instead, call for roadside assistance immediately. 2. At a 4S shop, after a simple cleaning and drying process, the engine can resume normal operation. 3. If the water exposure is minor and the intake is not severe, you can inspect the electronic systems and check for any accumulated water under the chassis yourself. If the engine must be started, first remove the spark plugs to allow some of the water in the engine to drain before reinstalling them and attempting to start the engine again, which can help prevent stalling. Maintenance tips for the exhaust pipe: 1. It is important to prevent water from entering the interior of the muffler. 2. When driving through deep water or washing the car, take precautions to avoid water entering the muffler. 3. If water does enter inadvertently, start the engine and let it idle for at least 10 minutes to warm up, which helps expel any internal water accumulation. Additionally, apply anti-rust oil inside the muffler.