Will driving through water without stalling affect the engine?
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Since the engine did not stall, there should be no impact on it. Only automatic stalling and breakdown would cause issues. Below is relevant information about water-immersed vehicles: 1. Concept: A water-immersed vehicle refers to a car that has been submerged in water, typically meaning the engine or transmission has been soaked, with water depth exceeding the wheels and seats, and prolonged contact between the chassis components and water. Such vehicles pose significant risks, as the electrical circuits are prone to short circuits and fires. 2. Insurance: There are two types of insurance related to water immersion: the most common is vehicle damage insurance, and the other is called engine special loss insurance, commonly known as water immersion insurance.
Last time I drove my old Accord through standing water. Although it didn't stall, the engine sound became noticeably abnormal afterwards. The mechanic said the intake pipe might have sucked in water mist, causing the air filter to deform and allow sand particles to enter the cylinders, resulting in slight scoring on the cylinder walls now. What's more troublesome is that water seeped into the transmission vent hole, causing the fluid to emulsify half a year later - a major repair cost over 4,000 yuan. The rusted chassis bearings with abnormal noise also stemmed from that incident. It's recommended to inspect chassis seals promptly after water crossings, with special attention to clearing debris clogging the radiator fins.
