The new "Mini",the little car with the BMW 4 cylinder engine has had a reall for water getting into the engine from the outside air inlet.Seems that when driving in heavy rain,a few inches of water on the road,that sort of thing,the water get into the intake,hydro locks the piston(s),destroyed engine,not covered under warranty.
Fresh air is good,a minute amount of moisture can help cool the intake charge,but a gallon of water is fatal.
