17/01/2018
IT'S RAINING HARD and you have no choice but to go through the flood. What should you do? Here are some tips:
-Switch off the air conditioner. This will make the load of pulling the car through the flood lighter on the engine. Moreover, with the A/C off, the auxiliary fan stays off, reducing the risk of getting floodwater splashed onto the engine compartment and on vital electrical components.
-Drive slowly. Again, to reduce the risk of getting floodwater all over the engine compartment and the engine itself.
Increase and maintain the engine RPM to about 1500, but not over 2000, or a little higher than idling level (if your car doesn't have a tachometer) to prevent water from getting into the exhaust pipe. Any higher than 2000 RPM is unnecessary
-To increase engine RPM without increasing speed. For cars with automatic transmission, apply moderate brake pressure while stepping on the gas. For cars with manual transmission, apply moderate pressure on the clutch pedal while driving on first gear.
-Avoid revving the engine too much and shift to neutral if you have to stop.
-When finally out of the flooded street, do not go over 20 kph and avoid sudden braking until the brakes are dry and operable.
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