Watch out, Floods Threaten Your Car

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Car drivers to be careful crossing streets under water. If not, the car can be broken down on the road. Then, what should you do when a car hit by flooding? Here are some tips on handling the car after being hit by floods.

When the car hit by flood light:

• Check the condition of wheel bearings.
• Check the condition of the brake system.
• Check the ABS system works.
• Check the condition of tie rod and ball joint.

Floods are:

• Check the condition of the engine and transmission oil, when mixed with water, replace with new.
• Open the exhaust and air filter, if there is clean water and pat dry.
• Make sure the engine can spin the pulley by turning the key.
• Check the cylinder by opening the spark plugs, if there is clean water in a way start engine with spark plug condition is open all.
• Check for completeness of electrical machines, such as starter, alternator, and the ECU. If there is water, clean and dry.

Heavy flooding:

• Check the appropriate components in the category of mild and moderate flooding, and check the components that are in the cabin.
• Check all the ECU, combination meter, tape, relays, and fuse, and all the connectors inside the cabin. Pastika all free of water, then wash and dry it using a blower or hair dryer.
• Bring the car to the garage in order to get further examination.

Posted by Ahmad Tasmun

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