Will the car recover on its own after experiencing jerking sensation when wading through water?
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Will the car recover on its own after experiencing jerking sensation when wading through water? Here are the detailed explanations: Reasons: If the water wading is very shallow, it may be that the spark plugs or some electrical components got wet, and they will be fine after drying; If the car stalls immediately after wading through water, never turn on the ignition switch again, otherwise water in the intake manifold will be sucked into the cylinder, causing cylinder scoring and damaging the engine; Insufficient power may be due to wet spark plugs or ignition coils, with the most likely cause being that wading through water has made the air filter damp, blocking the intake and reducing the air intake, leading to a drop in power. Precautions: Slow down or stop to observe. When the water level reaches two-thirds of the bumper or tire, wading through water may cause water to enter the engine and stall the car. When wading through water, the speed should not be too fast, otherwise water may enter the cabin from the engine compartment or chassis. If the water level is high, try to detour and avoid forcing your way through.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have seen many cars develop jerking sensations after wading through water. When wading, water gets sucked into the engine or critical components, like soaking the spark plugs or air filter, causing unstable ignition which makes the car jerk. The problem won't fix itself; it might temporarily improve when the water dries, but internal corrosion or short circuits have already begun, and continuing to drive will only worsen the damage. I remember one heavy rain day when I forced my way through water - the jerking was mild so I ignored it, but a few days later the engine stalled completely and cost me a fortune to repair. Now I've learned my lesson: after wading, immediately stop in a safe place to check, remove the filter to see if it's wet, or just call a tow truck to a professional shop. Never wait for it to fix itself, or minor issues could escalate to engine cylinder scoring.
