Why Shouldn't You Attempt a Second Ignition After Stalling in Water?
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Because reigniting can damage the engine, and insurance companies will not cover the cost if you attempt a second ignition. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Driving Through Water: If water is sucked into the cylinders while driving through water, it can cause the engine to stall. Forcing the starter to crank the engine at this point will make the piston compress the water inside. Since water is incompressible, this will result in damage to the engine's connecting rods and crankshaft, requiring extensive engine disassembly for repairs. 2. Stalling in Water: In many cases when a car stalls while driving through water, it's not due to water entering the engine but rather because the increased resistance from the water causes insufficient engine power, leading to stalling. To determine if water has entered the engine, simply open the air filter cover and check if the filter is wet. If the filter is soaked, there's a high likelihood that water has already entered the engine.