can water get in you oil from you exhaust after a flood?

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MANDY4984
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i was park in a area that flooded out i had it towed home. when i checked it the next day i fould water in the oil. i did not start it or nothing.
Nov 18, 2011 at 2:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only way would be if an exhaust valve was open and the water was high enough. It would need to be nearly as high as the hood on the vehicle. It is unlikely but possible.
Nov 18, 2011 at 2:54 AM
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RASMATAZ
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To answer your question it will
Nov 18, 2011 at 2:57 AM
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MANDY4984
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i am not sure how high it was. i know i did get water inside my car. how else would it get in the oil other than the exhaust
Nov 18, 2011 at 2:59 AM
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It could get through the intake (through air filter)
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:06 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If oil seals are bad and the engine was submerged for an extended period, water can seep in through them.
Nov 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM
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