Maintenance work after going through a flood

**matty** · July 29th, 2006 03:40 PM

Hi guys! Just want to ask, what are the things I have to do after passing through flooded area? Should I bring the car to CASA for inspection? Depth of the flood is half the tire. Although maiksi lang naman yung dinaanan ko (no choice ako e

), baka kasi i'm missing something. Mahirap na. The car was a hard earned money

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**ILuvDetailing** · July 29th, 2006 03:43 PM

Have your brakes checked and cleaned.

**niky** · July 29th, 2006 11:00 PM

If it's an automatic, check for contaminants in your transmission fluid, also. But half a tire is very low and likely no damage or water seepage will have occured.

Have it checked and double checked by competent mechanics in two different service centers if you really want to be sure. If your car is damaged in a flood, it's probably best not to let the casa know, because warranty and insurance don't cover flood damage.

**falken** · July 29th, 2006 11:08 PM

Check your wheel bearings, if they're not sealed type bearings you may have to repack them. Changing transmission fluids, gear oils and repacking bearings can easily be done in gas stations. No need to bring your car to the casa.

**j_avonni** · July 30th, 2006 08:26 AM

Half the tire? Palagay ko there's is nothing to worry about. But for your peace of mind, have it checked.

**matty** · July 31st, 2006 02:27 PM

Thanks guys! Yup its an automatic. Thanks Niky for the advise re my warranty. Actually maingay nga yung breaks may sound hindi squeaky more of a louder sound (grrrggg) when i de-press it. Regarding the wheel bearings, how do I know if its damaged and needs repacking? Also, how do I find out if there are contaminants in my transmission fluid? Salamt ulit ng marami.

**mikey177** · August 3rd, 2006 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by falken

...Changing transmission fluids, gear oils and repacking bearings can easily be done in gas stations...

How do I know if I need to have my gear oil replaced?

I have a manual tranny Sedona that passed through severely flooded parts of McArthur Highway last Monday night. Sabi ng driver namin lagpas ng ilalim ng pinto pero hindi naman totally submerged yung gulong.