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What is a hydrolocked engine?
My mechanic left me a message but I don’t understand what it means. It sounds serious and expensive. What is a hydrolocked engine?
Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A hydrolocked engine is a waterlogged engine that may or may not be functional.
When water enters the cylinders of your engine, the internal combustion may struggle against the water (since it usually compresses air and not water). This might occur as a result of driving through a flooded road or perhaps something happened via the cold air intake system.
A hydrolocked engine means that your motor won’t start, or that it simply idles instead of moving at the proper speed. The ideal situation is that the spark plugs get removed and then the engine is flushed. The
mechanic
should check the cylinder head and inlet manifold for damage. The worst situation is when internal rods are broken and the metal bits have rattled around and damaged your engine.If this damage is the result of a natural disaster, you may have some
car insurance
coverage. Either way, now is a good time to use the Jerry
app to check your coverage and look for cheaper rates. MORE: Signs of a flood damaged car
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