Which Gear to Use When Driving a Manual Transmission Car Through Water?

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BriellaLee
07/29/25 7:42pm
Depending on the depth of the water, it is generally recommended to drive in 2nd or 3rd gear when navigating through water with a manual transmission. Driving through water advice: If the rain is heavy and the road is deeply flooded, do not attempt to drive through. If the engine stalls while driving through deep water, do not attempt to restart the engine, as this can directly lead to engine failure. Consequences of driving through water: Important electronic components in a car include the ECU, TCU, and various sensors. Without these, the car cannot function properly. The ECU is the brain of the engine, collecting various data and controlling the engine through actuators. Without the ECU, the engine cannot operate normally. If the sensors are damaged, the ECU cannot collect data, and the engine will not function properly. The TCU is the computer for the automatic transmission, collecting data and controlling gear shifts. Without the TCU, the transmission cannot shift gears, rendering the car inoperable. If a car is submerged in water, these sensors and computers can be damaged, and the car will only be usable again after replacing these damaged electronic components.
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