| Water damage to a car can be a real problem. Here | | | | fluids that appear milky, beige in color, or appear diluted, |
| are some tips on how to deal with this problem if you | | | | there is a good chance water is in the pans. In this |
| are unfortunate enough to have to. | | | | case, the auto should be towed to a repair facility. If |
| There is a big difference between a car and a boat. | | | | you attempt to drive it with water in the oil or |
| There was a time when a combination car and boat | | | | transmission, the damage will quickly become much |
| was developed. You could drive it right up to the lake, | | | | more serious. If you have any doubts, have it towed. |
| and go for a cruise. The idea did not catch on it a very | | | | Once the car is in a safe place, the transmission and oil |
| big way. So, now when you car acts like it is a boat | | | | pans can be completely drained, and the fluids |
| and gets involved with a great deal of water, it usually | | | | replaced. |
| is a bad thing. | | | | The next area of concern is the brake system. This |
| Water damage to a car can come from many things. | | | | important system does not react well to being |
| Flood damage is one example. Flood damage is usually | | | | submerged in water either. As soon as possible the |
| very serious because it can often involve the car | | | | brake system should be inspected. Then it should be |
| being submerged in the water for a long period of time. | | | | dried completely, and fluids replaced. Once the car is |
| Other water damage can result from driving through a | | | | dry, a complete re-lubrication should be done. |
| flooded area. Although the car does not remain in the | | | | The interior of a car will not react well to be |
| water as long, and may not have been as deeply | | | | submerged either. Although fabric will dry on its own, |
| submerged in the water, the damage could still be | | | | moisture will seep into the material. It will pool |
| serious. Water damage could be caused when a car | | | | underneath against the firewall and you will have a |
| is not properly protected from the outside elements. | | | | mildew smell in the car for the remainder of its life. It is |
| Body damage, an open hood, or open windows during | | | | the potential problems from water damage to the |
| extended periods of heavy rain or snow can result in | | | | interior that leads insurance companies to tend to |
| body damage. | | | | declare flood damaged cars a total loss. It is the best |
| The first area of concern when dealing with water | | | | approach to have the interior torn out, completely dried, |
| damage is the engine and the transmission fluids. They | | | | and replaced by a professional. |
| should be checked with the dipstick. If you observe | | | | |