Will a Slightly Flooded Car Have Significant Impact?

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Flood-damaged vehicles pose substantial hazards, with the following key concerns: 1. Electrical system issues: After being submerged, a car's circuitry suffers severe damage. Prolonged water immersion causes heavy corrosion of body components, while electrical circuits and devices sustain extensive harm. Even after repairs, these vehicles remain ticking time bombs with lingering safety risks, frequently developing minor malfunctions during later use. 2. Engine failure: When water levels exceed the engine air intake during flooding, water directly enters the cylinders, creating an air-water mixture. While air is compressible, water is not. During compression when the crankshaft pushes the connecting rod toward the piston, the incompressible water causes the connecting rod to deform and bend under hydraulic resistance.