Why Does BMW Automatically Stop When Driving Through Water?

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LeMatteo
07/29/25 3:32pm
This is because the air intake positions of BMW models are relatively low, making it easy for the engine to stall when driving through water, directly shifting to neutral gear. Additionally, the turbocharger of turbocharged engines can easily suck water into the intake pipe, which also leads to stalling. Therefore, it is recommended that BMW owners avoid driving through water whenever possible. Below is some related information: BMW Series: BMW is a German automobile manufacturer, and many of its models have been localized for production in China. The localized BMW models include the 1 Series, 2 Series Tourer, 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X2, X3, and others. BMW 5 Series: The BMW 5 Series is a mid-to-large-sized sedan, with direct competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6L. The Chinese domestic version of the 5 Series is exclusively long-wheelbase models, with dimensions reaching 5106 mm in length, 1868 mm in width, and 1500 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3105 mm. In terms of power, the domestic version uses two engines: a low-power 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a high-power 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
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