The rainy season causes a number of problems in big cities, including traffic jams, fallen tree, landslide, until the flood. This is a scourge for car drivers in big cities. Sometimes drivers have no choice but to break through puddles of water because they are rushed for time. But here is the time for you to remain alert, Don't underestimate the puddles of water that the car passes through.
Just preparing a vehicle so that it is fit and reliable is not enough. You are required to understand several effective moves when crossing puddles of water. Drivers must also understand the character and condition of the car before driving the vehicle into the water, as well as the approximate depth of the puddle in front.
Usually those who are afraid of facing puddles of water and flooding are cars such as sedans or city cars because they don't have a high enough ground clearance.. This is different from SUVs which are designed to have high ground clearance.
But still, because if there is a high enough water puddle, you better find another way. But if there is no other way, So you have to make sure the air filter doesn't get water caused by waves or water ripples.
Besides that, make sure you drive at low speed and use low gear. Also avoid the half-clutch position or shaking the gas in a puddle because it has the potential to cause waves or ripples in the water.
If it turns out that the water level exceeds the safe limit and causes your car to break down, then never try to start the car engine again. Because later it will cause more severe damage.
Drive the vehicle at low speed, around 5km/hour, Depress the brake pedal several times to ensure it is in prime condition. After crossing the flood does not mean the problem is over, Immediately have your vehicle checked at an official repair shop so that there is no more serious engine damage.
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