Will the Transmission Get Waterlogged When Driving Through Water?

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VonJourney
07/30/25 12:25am
After wading through water, components such as the transmission, differential, or front/rear axles may become waterlogged. Generally, transmission water ingress is primarily caused by the following two scenarios: 1. Water level exceeding two-thirds of the wheel height: If water surpasses two-thirds of the wheel height, the probability of transmission water ingress is approximately 80% to 90%. If the water level reaches the dashboard, the transmission is 100% waterlogged. 2. Water splash entering the transmission during oncoming traffic: When encountering oncoming vehicles, excessive road water accumulation may lead to transmission water ingress. Once water enters the transmission, the performance of transmission fluid will be compromised. The degraded fluid performance can subsequently cause clutch plate slippage.
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