Have a qualified technician do the following:
1. Inspect all mechanical components, including the engine, transmission, axles, brakes and fuel system for fuel contamination.
2. Flush and replace all fluids, oils and lubricants, and replace oil filters and gaskets for components exposed to water.
3. Conduct a thorough cleaning of brake parts and repacking of bearings, particularly for rear-end drive vehicles. In front wheeled vehicles, the bearings are sealed.
4. Inspect all wiring and electrical components exposed to water. Some electrical and computerized components might be damaged due to water exposure and some metal or electronic /electrical components may begin to corrode.
5. After all these thorough inspection, check also the interior of your vehicle like the carpets, and other components. It may need cleaning if not replacement also.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Damage Control and Safety Tips for Flooded Cars
Damage Control if you car went for a swim during the flood
Here's another set of tips when your car or vehicle was submerged in floodwater.
1. First and foremost, do not attempt to start your vehicle until thorough inspection and cleaning have been conducted.
2. Disconnect battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.
3. Take immediate steps to dry the vehicle as much as possible to reduce the time its components are exposed to water.
4. If possible, record the highest level of water exposure on the flooded vehicle. This will somehow aid the qualified technician in the evaluation process as well as taking the necessary steps to correct any damage.
5. Contact your car dealer to arrange for inspection of the flooded vehicle.
6. Also, contact your insurance company and promptly report the exposure of your vehicle to water and flood. Make sure that when you contact them, all necessary information shall be ready such as name, address, car make, plate number and whether the policy covers “acts of God”.
FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE SAFETY TIPS MIGHT SAVE YOUR CAR FROM FURTHER DAMAGE.
AGAIN, SAFETY FIRST.
Here's another set of tips when your car or vehicle was submerged in floodwater.
1. First and foremost, do not attempt to start your vehicle until thorough inspection and cleaning have been conducted.
2. Disconnect battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.
3. Take immediate steps to dry the vehicle as much as possible to reduce the time its components are exposed to water.
4. If possible, record the highest level of water exposure on the flooded vehicle. This will somehow aid the qualified technician in the evaluation process as well as taking the necessary steps to correct any damage.
5. Contact your car dealer to arrange for inspection of the flooded vehicle.
6. Also, contact your insurance company and promptly report the exposure of your vehicle to water and flood. Make sure that when you contact them, all necessary information shall be ready such as name, address, car make, plate number and whether the policy covers “acts of God”.
FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE SAFETY TIPS MIGHT SAVE YOUR CAR FROM FURTHER DAMAGE.
AGAIN, SAFETY FIRST.
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