Things to do after successfully braving a flood

[K.I.L.L.]

Check your carpets, or underneath, to make sure nothing inside got wet. That will start to stink.

Good one.

Check wheel bearings for water contamination. In case your car still uses non sealed bearings.

I just changed the wheel bearings on my sedan.

are you driving a sedan or an suv/pick-up? knee deep waters is nothing to worry about if you're driving an suv/pick-up, any car that can't take on a flood that low shouldn't be called an suv/pick-up.:bwahaha: when i pass by flood that low, after i pass by the flood i just tap on the brakes and make sure they're still working.

I drive both types and yes, I tap my brakes too. I remember one time when my car's brakes were slipping after I passed a high flood. Luckily, it started to work after a minute of pumping the brake pedal.

At the next service stop or after the rainy season, it would be good to flush your brake fluid as well. Also, depending on your transmission breather location, it would be good to change the aTF or gear oil to avoid contamination if you forded high waters.

Good tip! I just flushed my brake fluid and changed the differential and ATF on my SUV. I better do the same for the others.

Thanks guys! Keep it coming.