What is what does it mean to flood an engine?

Flooding an engine refers to a situation where there's too much fuel in the engine's cylinders, preventing it from starting. This excess fuel overwhelms the spark plugs, making it difficult or impossible for them to ignite the air-fuel mixture. Several factors can contribute to this issue, including:

• Over-Choking: Using the choke excessively, especially in warmer weather, delivers too much fuel into the cylinders. See more at: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Over-Choking
• Repeated Starting Attempts: Cranking the engine repeatedly without success can flood it, as each attempt injects more fuel. See more at: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Repeated%20Starting%20Attempts
• Faulty Fuel Injectors: Leaky or malfunctioning fuel injectors can drip excess fuel into the cylinders even when the engine is off or not requiring it. See more at: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Faulty%20Fuel%20Injectors
• Carburetor Issues: In older vehicles with carburetors, a stuck float or other carburetor problems can cause over-fueling. See more at: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Carburetor%20Issues
• Cold Weather: Colder temperatures can make it more difficult for fuel to vaporize, increasing the risk of flooding. See more at: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Cold%20Weather

When an engine is flooded, you might smell gasoline and the engine may crank but not start, or it may start briefly and then stall. Clearing a flooded engine typically involves cutting off the fuel supply while continuing to crank the engine to allow excess fuel to evaporate. The specific procedure varies depending on the vehicle, but generally involves depressing the accelerator pedal fully while cranking (in fuel-injected vehicles) or specific steps for carburetored engines.