Yes, even a small amount of water will damage any engine. Water is not a lubricant and as such it will cause damage when mixed with the oil. How much depends on how much water and how long you drove the car in this condition. Antifreeze is even worse than plain water.
A small amount of water, engine will idle poorly and lose power. A large amount of water, engine will cease to run.
Not sure what a small amount of water is, a drop? A couple ounces? A pint? Anything more than a couple drops in the crankcase wouldn't be healthy for the engine.
if a small amount of water is dripping it is normal condensation from running an engine
A small amount of water in oil may not immediately harm the engine, but it can lead to increased wear and corrosion over time. It's best to drain and replace the contaminated oil as soon as possible to prevent any potential damage.
There is no set amount of water that will ruin an engine as it depends on various factors such as how quickly the water enters the engine, the type of engine, and how the engine is operated after exposure to water. However, as a general rule, significant water intake into the engine can lead to hydrolock or corrosion, resulting in engine damage. It is best to avoid water entering the engine altogether to prevent any potential damage.
To effectively remove water from a gas tank using alcohol, you can add a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to the tank. The alcohol will mix with the water and help it evaporate more quickly. It is important to only use a small amount of alcohol and to be cautious, as too much alcohol can damage the engine.
damage engine no.. will the engine run no.
When water is put into a intake of a warm or hot engine, normally the engine will have valve damage, or possibley even crank shaft damage if a large amount of water (like from flood waters) was introduced.
A small amount of water in the engine may be from condensation, a large amount of water may be from leaving the hood open during a heavy rain storm. Coolant/antifreeze in the engine may be from a bad head gasket or a cracked head.
A full cup of water or less can hurt any car's engine. While some very small amounts of water may find its way into fuel tanks naturally, any more water than this will cause a car serious problems. Should water get into a fuel tank, it is important to get it out again so the car's engine will operate properly. There will be no permanent engine damage. The engine will simply not run.
YEs! Don't let water in your engine or it's toast!
NO! if you want to clean your bassoon with a small amount of furniture polish on the exterior wood you can, but using water will damage your instrument immensely.