Will the Engine of a Flooded Car Take in Water?
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If the vehicle is in a static state, meaning it is parked and flooded without the engine being started, as long as the water level does not reach the air intake of the engine's intake system, the engine will not be damaged. The position of the air intake may vary slightly among different brands and models, but generally, it is located just below the engine hood, with some models having it slightly lower. If the water does not reach this height and there are no signs of water in the air filter, the engine will definitely not be harmed. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Driving through flooded areas: If the water level exceeds half of the tire height, there is a possibility of water entering. When water enters the engine's air intake either statically or dynamically, it can mix with air in the cylinders. While air can be compressed, water cannot. 2. When the crankshaft pushes the connecting rod to compress the piston: Water cannot be compressed, causing the connecting rod to bend under the pressure. If the owner turns off the engine at this point and attempts to restart it, the immense counterforce can cause the bent connecting rod to rub against the cylinder block, leading to potential breakage of the engine block's top due to bending.