Where Does Water Entering a Car Cause It to Stall?
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Water entering the cylinders of a car can cause it to stall. In gasoline-powered vehicles, the cylinders rely on the spark from the spark plugs to ignite highly atomized gasoline for combustion. If water enters, it can easily extinguish the flame. Here are several methods to handle a car stalling due to water ingress: 1. Tow the car to a dry area: Push the car to a higher ground without water accumulation to prevent excessive water from entering the engine. 2. Call for help: Contact your insurance company and have the car towed to a repair shop to check the extent of water damage. 3. Engine: After the car stalls due to water ingress, do not attempt to forcibly restart the engine. When the engine is stalled by water, the cylinders are likely already filled with water. Since water is incompressible, the pistons have almost no room to move upward. At this point, even if the ignition switch is turned on, the starter will not be able to turn, potentially leading to major engine repairs or even complete engine failure.