How to handle a motorcycle that has been submerged in water and stalled.

(Baonghean.vn) - Whether it's a manual or automatic motorbike, it often stalls when passing through heavily flooded areas. Motorbikes that stall due to flooding are at a very high risk of damage.

If you're unsure what to do when your motorbike gets submerged in water, keep these tips in mind to help you cope with and repair your vehicle in this situation.

For manual transmission vehicles

Push your motorbike through the flooded area to a drier spot. If your motorbike is submerged and suddenly stalls, and you can't start it after one or two attempts, don't try to force it to start again, as this will only make the situation worse.

When the engine starts normally, shift to neutral and rev the engine to exploding any water that may be in the exhaust pipe.

Use a spark plug removal tool to clean and dry the spark plug thoroughly before reinstalling it. These tools are usually provided by motorcycle manufacturers when you buy a new motorcycle.

Turn off the fuel valve and drain any remaining old fuel from the carburetor, then turn the fuel valve back on and start the engine.

To fix a car that has stalled due to flooding, all the oil in the engine compartment must be drained; the engine compartment must be cleaned and replaced with new oil.

Use specialized equipment to dry and clean electrical connections in the electrical system to prevent corrosion, oxidation, and short circuits.

The vehicle's braking system needs to be dried to prevent squeaking and corrosion when the brakes are used.

To ensure the vehicle operates reliably in the long term, drivers should take it to the nearest dealership for assistance. Because when driving through flooded areas, the engine components, oil, and electrical systems all get wet and need cleaning.

With scooters

With scooters, due to their unique design, the vent pipe of the automatic transmission is low, making it easy for water to get in and acidify the engine oil, changing it from its usual yellow color to a cloudy white.

When a car stalls due to flooding, drivers should not attempt to restart it, as this could cause further damage. Instead, you should push the car out of the flooded area and find a nearby repair shop, or you can try the following steps yourself:

Remove the spark plug, clean it thoroughly, and then reinstall it.

Drain all the oil from the engine compartment, clean the engine compartment, and replace it with new oil to ensure there is no water mixed in with the engine oil.

Electrical connections also need to be dried to prevent short circuits and fires, which can lead to the need for replacement parts.

The braking system needs to be dried to minimize the possibility of brake pad hardening. If the chain, brake pedal, and kick starter are contaminated, grease or engine oil can be used to clean them.

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