Where Does Water Enter the Engine From?
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Engine water ingress primarily occurs at the air intake, specifically the inlet of the air filter. All plastic ducts from the air intake to the throttle valve must be properly sealed to prevent water from entering the engine. If the engine stalls due to water ingress: Do not attempt to restart the engine immediately. In such situations, the exact cause of stalling cannot be instantly determined, and rash actions may lead to unpredictable further damage to the vehicle. The correct approach is to manually push the car to a safe location and then call for professional assistance. If the vehicle is stationary when water enters: There's no need for excessive concern in this scenario as it won't cause irreversible damage to the engine, and repair costs are relatively low. Typically, this situation only requires draining accumulated water from the engine internals, though the exact procedure depends on the extent of contamination.