8 things to do immediately when your car enters a flooded area
(Baonghean.vn) - In stormy weather, it is difficult to avoid driving your car into flooded areas. This will destroy many parts of your car, especially the engine, electrical system and interior... If your car enters a flooded area, you need to do these 8 things immediately to protect your car.
1. Dry the interior
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| If your car’s interior is unfortunately soaked in water, you need to open all the doors to let the water out. Then use tools and towels to absorb any remaining water. Next, use a fan or dryer to dry the interior before the rescue comes to take it to the garage. |
2. Clean the car floor
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| Because the bottom support of the car floor is made of metal and treated with soundproofing materials, it is very tight. Therefore, when water overflows, it cannot drain out, leading to the phenomenon of dirty and clogged air conditioning pipes... How to handle: You need to suck up all the water, then use a dryer to dry everything. Use anti-rust oil and grease on the bolts and screws that are soaked with rainwater. |
3. Check engine oil and air filter
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| After opening the hood, if you see a lot of water in the air filter, engine or oil tank, you need to ask for technical help to check and repair. |
4. Check the brake system
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| After the car enters a flooded area, the brake is the most vulnerable part. Because it is directly exposed to mud and water. If you do not clean and maintain the brake system, it will easily lead to the phenomenon of the handbrake being stuck or the brake releasing slowly. |
5. Check the electrical system
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| You need to check all electrical components such as headlights, turn signals, air conditioning, audio, door locks, electric windows, electric trunk opener, seat adjustment, etc. If any part does not work, it is a sign that the electrical system is unstable due to water seepage. |
6. Handling the belt system and chassis
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| Because the belt position in cars is usually quite low, when mud, dirt and water stick to it, the belt will slip. This will lead to a situation where there is not enough force to pull the compressor for the air conditioning system, power steering and generator. According to technicians, you can check the belt system yourself with the naked eye after turning off the engine. When detecting this situation, you need to clean the belt and pulley. |
7. Check tires and rims
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| When your car has just passed through a flooded area, you need to carefully check the tires and rims for debris, mud, metal or glass. The best way is to wash the car thoroughly in this area. |
8. Reset the system using the error scanner
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| Most of today's car models have a center console that contains many complex control systems such as the gearbox, intelligent multi-function control system, etc. If water gets in, it will cause these systems to become paralyzed and not function. One of the steps to fix this is to reset the system using a scanner. You can take your car to a garage for a mechanic to check it. |
