31/10/2022
Hi everyone, safety reminder para po salahat.
Floodwater can deal a lot of damage to your car, from its engine bay to your interiors. If your car has been immersed in floodwater, this can spell thousands of pesos in repair. But you can reduce the amount you have to shell out by following these 5 tips.
1. Don't start the car – Water can short-circuit your electrical systems. Also, it might enter your engine and other critical components, damaging them further.
2.Disconnect the battery – Disconnecting the battery eliminates the possibility of short-circuit while ensuring you don't get electrocuted as you check your car.
3.Evaluate the damage - Before even opening the vehicle, you should evaluate and inspect how deep the floodwaters were. Doing so will give you a rough idea of what damage happened the vehicle incurred. If the water line barely touched the door, then the damage is likely not that bad. But if the water is up to the dashboard or if the car ended up getting completely submerged, well, that's an entirely different story.
Still, even if the car was submerged in the flood, it could be saved. Just remember to disconnect the battery first and don't start it even if the damage doesn't look too back. Otherwise, you may end up with an automobile-sized paperweight.
4.Dry out the interior - Flood water is hard to clean out, and you have to accept that the interior will never be the same again. Still, it's not an excuse to leave it as is.
Once floodwaters subside, open the doors and air the cabin out. Take out the mats, seat cover, and trunk carpet if needed. While you're at it, remove most of the interior trim, including the seats, carpet, and even the headliner.
5.Manage the odor - Make your car free from odors and disinfect it from potentially threatening bacteria and viruses you can use bac to zero.
If you cannot find any evidence of water in the fluid reservoirs and air filter, then you can reattach the battery clamps and attempt to start the car. Listen for any unusual noises from your engine, and when you hear them, turn off your car immediately. If not, then proceed to check your car's electrical systems to see if they are still working.
To be safe, it would be wise to bring your car in for a thorough checkup, even if everything seems fine. Water may still be in the system, and even a little amount can wreak havoc on different components. Make sure to have the engine flushed and the fuel tank drained.
Stay Safe Everyone !!
