What to Do When Water Enters the Car Engine?
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If the car stalls due to water entering the engine, do not attempt to restart the engine immediately. Instead, have the vehicle towed to a safe location for inspection. If water has already entered the cylinder block, attempting to restart the engine can cause deformation or even breakage of critical engine components, as water behaves differently from engine oil. If it is confirmed that water has entered the engine, the most effective measure is to tow the car to a repair shop for servicing. Additional Information: 1. If water enters the exhaust pipe and the owner has not started the car, promptly notify the repair shop and the insurance company for rescue operations. The insurance company will cover the cost of engine cleaning. 2. If water enters the engine while the car is in motion, or if the owner starts the car knowing that water has entered the engine, resulting in engine damage, most insurance companies will not provide compensation. 3. If the owner discovers that the car has been submerged, they must not attempt to start the car on their own. Instead, they should immediately notify the insurance company and the repair shop for proper handling to avoid being denied a claim for exceeding the insurance coverage scope.