mcf 1st Gear November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Was on my way home during the heavy down pour just now in the late evening, drove past a flooded road at commonwealth area. Flood was around knee height, drove past and traveled for another 15 mins before reaching home. Is there anything I need to do after driving past a flood? like ensure no water goes inside the engine, etc. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 If water goes into the engine you will instantly know. If you didn't install what cold air intake and cut a big hole on your front bumper you have nothing to worry about. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Immediately after drive thru should pump brakes to ensure are dry. If water enter cabin...I got no advice. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Was on my way home during the heavy down pour just now in the late evening, drove past a flooded road at commonwealth area. Flood was around knee height, drove past and traveled for another 15 mins before reaching home. Is there anything I need to do after driving past a flood? like ensure no water goes inside the engine, etc. If you are a lady who wears long skirt while driving thru floods and the skirt is 'caught' by the door whith part of it dangling outsie, pls check your skirt coz it will be wet after going thru the flood. Just kidding 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Just now the rain result in flooding ar?! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Just now the rain result in flooding ar?! ponding, follow what our prestigious leaders teach us. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKiLang 4th Gear November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Try not to drive tru flood too often, bad for wheel bearings. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Seems like now they dont report ponding on news?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark 5th Gear November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Not newsworthy anymore. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Flood only nia Time to test ur car ability haha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Try not to drive tru flood too often, bad for wheel bearings. I thought bearings are pre-coated with grease or teflon? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detach8 5th Gear November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 (edited) Nothing you need to do, really. Just let the car dry. Most cars can handle knee level flood unless like one bro said you go and install a CAI that's at the fog lamp level. But something related... I saw 3 accidents over a short drive just now, and I also encountered a few drivers who JAM BRAKE upon hitting a puddle of water. PLEASE don't JAM BRAKE. Apart from letting water into your exhaust (and potentially damaging your cat), you will lose control and go sideways, and I'm pretty sure that's what happened in all the 3 accidents I saw because there's always one of the car in the accident that is sideways and always near a big puddle. Just slow down and move trough the puddle. And don't tailgate. Edited November 8, 2014 by Detach8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 I also had to go through a flood... Knn happily q-ing at pasar malam for vadai then heavy rain n flood the walkway... My birkenstock all soggy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahgo November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 last nite I was driving along Dunearn Road and at junction Bingail Park water was at my wheel high several cars were stalled I fast fast siamed into Caltax to take cover good luck to those Bingjil Park Millions $$$ Bung- a- lows that road really low 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deividz 5th Gear November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 Time to buy SUV Liao. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lausai88 Hypersonic November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 Time to buy SUV Liao. SUV not good enough, you need this 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcf 1st Gear November 9, 2014 Author Share November 9, 2014 Got some reports on flash flood on pub site: http://www.pub.gov.sg/managingflashfloods/Pages/recent.aspx Drove my car this morning and everything seem normal, except that I need to replace my wipers. The rain yesterday was damn heavy that my wiper cover gave way, snap out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkl22 Supersonic November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 Try not to drive tru flood too often, bad for wheel bearings. Not only wheel bearings. Compressor and alternator if they are mounted low will be affected. Try very hard never to let the car swim. It just kills everything faster even if you don't see any immediate failures. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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