Will the Engine Stall Immediately After Water Intake?

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VanAlana
07/29/25 9:55am
The car's engine will stall after water intake. If the engine stalls due to water intake, do not attempt to restart it, as this can cause severe damage to the engine. If your car has water ingress insurance, the insurance company will not cover the damage caused by restarting the engine after stalling due to water intake. The following are the steps to handle an overheated engine: Reduce speed immediately: After slowing down, drive the car to a safe area on the roadside and park; Do not turn off the engine immediately: After parking, do not shut down the engine right away, as excessively high water temperature can cause the piston, cylinder walls, cylinders, crankshaft, etc., to overheat, thinning the engine oil and losing its lubricating effect. Turning off the engine can cause some soft metals to detach, and in some cases, even lead to cylinder sticking; Let the engine idle in place for a few minutes: Adjust the air conditioning to the heating mode, set the fan to maximum, and open the hood to help the engine cool down. Only turn off the engine after the water temperature has dropped.
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