Driving a flooded street

[yapoy86]

Sirs, additional tips pag tatawid sa baha? Tinatawid ko na pag hindi aabot sa bumper. Pinapatay ko airconditioner tapos 1 car distance at first gear lang ako. Tama ba mga sir? Mahirap umiwas sa baha lalo na pag bumubusina yung mga nasa likod.

Wag tatapak sa clutch pedal while traversing flood. Maintain the rpm and speed. Make sure na wala ka sinusundan para hindi mo kailangan tumigil sa baha.. kasi pag tumigil ka.. malamang game over na

[b_9904]

Wag tatapak sa clutch pedal while traversing flood. Maintain the rpm and speed. Make sure na wala ka sinusundan para hindi mo kailangan tumigil sa baha.. kasi pag tumigil ka.. malamang game over na

Applicable ba ito kung hindi abot exhaust mo? Or maapektuhan ba long term yung transmission kung napa clutch ka sa baha pero d ka tumirik?

Sent from my ASUS_X00DDA using Tapatalk

[Nicardo8]

it's a great experience ever. How did you map the road and drive?

[KotZie69]

It takes a which for water to seep in. If the crossing is only a minute or two, should be no problem.

But even with a snorkel, you're not invulnerable. Since the interior is full of air, fast moving water can pick up your SUV and toss it sideways. It pays to pick your battles wisely when crossing water.

Di ba pinapasok ng tubig ung cabin?

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

my personal basic rule (MT) only, as long as hindi malubog sa tubig yung starter... I'm fine...

How effective is this?

[IMm29]

Isa pa yan. nung milenyo, madaming nagsubok mag-u turn sa center island. Ayun balaho.

[shadow]

Huwag kasi magpa pressure Sa mga nasa likod na busina ng busina


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[CVT]

The skinny on myths about flood driving | Inquirer Business
Jeanette Ipapo-Tuason

Myth 7: Pump your brakes after passing through water.

Skinny: True. My husband (JP Tuason), who teaches defensive driving, always mentions this during his seminars. Pumping the brakes dries the brake pads because a wet braking system is unresponsive and this is a recipe for a crash.

.

Just make sure that when you pump on the brake, you are driving on the outermost lane, as you could cause an accident. This action actually irritates me, especially those who are driving in the middle of the road, and suddenly stepping on the brake. They assume that every vehicle "going out of the water", has the same stopping power...

What I actually do here is drive slowly (preferably on the outermost lane) and slightly step on the brake to accelerate heating/drying of the (brake) pads....

16.6K:sunny::sampay:

[oj88]

Just make sure that when you pump on the brake, you are driving on the outermost lane, as you could cause an accident. This action actually irritates me, especially those who are driving in the middle of the road, and suddenly stepping on the brake. They assume that every vehicle "going out of the water", has the same stopping power...

What I actually do here is drive slowly (preferably on the outermost lane) and slightly step on the brake to accelerate heating/drying of the (brake) pads....

16.6K:sunny::sampay:

In my case, I slowly accelerate with my left foot riding the brake pedal. Easily done on A/T vehicles.

But with all-disk brakes, it doesn't take long for the brakes to dry up. Usually a 100 meters or less of brake riding would do the trick.

[Verbl Kint]

In my case, I slowly accelerate with my left foot riding the brake pedal. Easily done on A/T vehicles.

Is left foot braking ok in a flood?

I gotta admit, this I haven't tried.

-- Tapatalked post

[oj88]

Is left foot braking ok in a flood?

I gotta admit, this I haven't tried.

It's useless to do it while the brakes are still underwater. As the flood gets shallower, you can start riding the brakes to dry it. But when you do, use just the tip of your left foot (short of saying, just use one toe) to apply the brakes while the right foot controls the gas pedal to keep you moving constantly. Using just the tip of your foot will help regulate the force so the car won't end up jolting to a stop. Remember that the left foot is accustomed to stepping on the clutch pedal so there's a very big possibility for you to overdo it on the brake pedal.

It'll take a bit of mind-foot coordination but you'll eventually get the hang of it. As soon as you sense a bit of grit from the brakes, you can let go and use it normally.

As always, keep reasonable distance with the car in front of you.

[CVT]

Is left foot braking ok in a flood?

I gotta admit, this I haven't tried.

-- Tapatalked post

It is okay, for as long as you are comfortable with it.... It's a different feeling, though....

This is how I heat/dry the brakes....

16.6K:sunny::sampay:

[xwangbu]

eto luma na:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amhLR4w_-cc&sns=em

[aioshin]

Mas may advantage kaya ang AT compared sa MT sa suungan ng baha?

aio....

Sent from my mobile phone using Tapatalk

[Kimchijiji]

If ever naka pass tru flood ka nga. Dpat parin bng ma alert na kng may nasira ba kahit wala namang naramdaman pagbabago sa takbo?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[StockEngine]

If ever naka pass tru flood ka nga. Dpat parin bng ma alert na kng may nasira ba kahit wala namang naramdaman pagbabago sa takbo?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

just look inside the engine bay. kung meron isda or pusa. if the car really went swimming check the carpets baka pumasok ang water. pwede pa-alisin and patuyuin.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[Kimchijiji]

just look inside the engine bay. kung meron isda or pusa. if the car really went swimming check the carpets baka pumasok ang water. pwede pa-alisin and patuyuin.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

D basa carpet. Undercoated ang car. Any chance na magka problem kahit after tinakbo same as usual?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[aioshin]

Mas maiigi yata change oil ka ng transmission, yung sa kin kasi after few months nalusong sa baha na di naman lampas gulong, yung transmission oil ko nag laput na parang gatas na, sabi ng mekanik pinasok ng tubig, kaya pala minsan high rpm pero di maka arangkada at minsan hirap maka engage agad.

aio....

Sent from my mobile phone using Tapatalk

[vel0city]

Delikado pa rin kahit dumila lang yung tubig baha sa ilalim ng bumper?

[bhuvanchowdhary]

I was never aware of these myths...I'm so glad I stumbled on this thread.

[travajante]

Regrets come late & expensive. I'd rather be called coward than brave any flood. Bottom line, cars aren't amphibious. A lot of parts may be resistant but not waterproof. Every flooded car I've seen where the level has reached the fan motor.... expect the bearings to go a while after....that's just 1 of the many minor consequences.
What I do? Local weather forecast check. Skip known flood prone routes when caught in a downpour. Find some secure high ground parking, get some coffee, do some remote work & wait it out.
Regrets come late & expensive.[emoji16]

Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk