The heavy rainy season in Indonesia due to tropical cyclones causes flooding everywhere. Sometimes, not because you are determined to break through a puddle, A car being flooded at home can also happen. Vigilance in handling is very important considering that the effect of standing water, which is of course dirty, can be quite severe on the performance of the car, whether mechanical or electrical.
However, if water enters the exhaust, and engine pull may be heavy, don't panic right away. “Kalau air masuk knalpot, it's actually impossible to get into the combustion chamber because, especially when the engine is started, he pushed out (air),” ujar seorang mekanik di bilangan Jalan Fatmawati, Jakarta.
So why, for example, does the machine's work seem to be disrupted?? He explained that it was possible that a little water had blocked the catalytic converter, the exhaust tube which is in the middle under the car body.
Because, In that section there is material with holes which normally functions to filter exhaust gas, but this time it holds water. Therefore, with use, the water will evaporate due to the heat of the exhaust gas.
What you need to be careful of is not the exhaust, but electricity and air suction channels for combustion, especially if the position is low and the puddle is quite high.
If so, Water can enter the combustion chamber and mix with the oil causing it to turn white. If it's like this, immediately remove the water and clean, then change the oil.
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