What causes your rear wheels to lock up?

When an engine is suffering from hydrostatic engine lock it refers to the piston trying to compress an unwelcome fluid that has made its way into the combustion chamber. The most common cause of an automobile to experience this scenario is when it travels through a very deep puddle. However, this is not the only way for a liquid to find its way into an engine cylinder.

Here we'll talk about the most common causes of hydrostatic engine lock and review some of the unique symptoms associated with each type. We'll also talk about assessing the damage caused by this unfortunate occurrence. Automotive manufacturers try to mount the air intake as high in the engine compartment as they can.