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See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by obafemee80(m): 5:47am On Mar 01, 2018
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A Car owner reveals how large amounts of water can get trapped in vehicles. And while it would seem hard to believe that much water could actually seep through the tight window and interior panels seals, the amount of liquid these would-be water tanks actually store is incredible.

Water gets trapped after an heavy rain or if the vehicle drives through flooded areas.Not only can the trapped water cause body panels to rust and wear away, it can also add unnecessary weight to your car which could increase braking distances, make handling worse and even cause you to burn through more fuel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJf7rjIQC8&persist_app=1&app=m

The owner of the Volkswagen Touareg featured in this video noticed a funny sound coming from his car and realised that it was water trapped in a frame at the bottom of a door.

He can be seen scraping at the plugs on the rocker panel, which have become clogged with dirt and debris.After freeing a hole in the plug on the underside of the panel near the front tyre, the waterworks begin.

What looks like small steady stream continues for a full minute, allegedly draining around 7 litres of water that has been trapped within the door panels.

Other sections of your motor are also at risk of filling up with water if they aren't properly maintained. Cowl drains, located just in front of the windscreen, are easily clogged with leaves and debris, making them a major problem area for water storage.

If too much water gets stuck inside these, it can seep into the car's footwell and wreak havoc on the interior electrics of your motor.
This issue can affect any car, which is why it is important for drivers to always keep up to date with regular maintenance.

Checking the underneath of your car for dirt and debris, and making sure all plug holes remain clear of blockages will save you from potentially costly water damage and repair bills.

Source https://autojosh.com/see-much-water-can-trapped-inside-car-driving-flooded-areas/

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44

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Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Nobody: 6:51am On Mar 01, 2018
Very Interesting to know,


Baba God should bless our hustle this so that those of us without Car can buy one... Amen



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Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by AlienRobot: 6:52am On Mar 01, 2018
I blame Bubu for this

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Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Samanza89: 6:55am On Mar 01, 2018
Ordinary 7 liters, that means in Nigeria someone's car somewhere maybe carrying up to about 150 liters, with the nature of our terrible roads. Even look at how clean the water is.

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Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Alejo01(m): 7:14am On Mar 01, 2018
Wow..... But man must reach house na





. Abi do we swim?
Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by free2ryhme: 7:20am On Mar 01, 2018
obafemee80:

[img]https:///a/img924/6431/Ar0iSZ.jpg[/img]

[img]https:///a/img922/6546/55UT2d.jpg[/img]

[img]https:///a/img923/953/Xbkw3k.jpg[/img]

A Car owner reveals how large amounts of water can get trapped in vehicles. And while it would seem hard to believe that much water could actually seep through the tight window and interior panels seals, the amount of liquid these would-be water tanks actually store is incredible.

Water gets trapped after an heavy rain or if the vehicle drives through flooded areas.Not only can the trapped water cause body panels to rust and wear away, it can also add unnecessary weight to your car which could increase braking distances, make handling worse and even cause you to burn through more fuel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJf7rjIQC8&persist_app=1&app=m

The owner of the Volkswagen Touareg featured in this video noticed a funny sound coming from his car and realised that it was water trapped in a frame at the bottom of a door.

He can be seen scraping at the plugs on the rocker panel, which have become clogged with dirt and debris.After freeing a hole in the plug on the underside of the panel near the front tyre, the waterworks begin.

What looks like small steady stream continues for a full minute, allegedly draining around 7 litres of water that has been trapped within the door panels.

Other sections of your motor are also at risk of filling up with water if they aren't properly maintained. Cowl drains, located just in front of the windscreen, are easily clogged with leaves and debris, making them a major problem area for water storage.

If too much water gets stuck inside these, it can seep into the car's footwell and wreak havoc on the interior electrics of your motor.
This issue can affect any car, which is why it is important for drivers to always keep up to date with regular maintenance.

Checking the underneath of your car for dirt and debris, and making sure all plug holes remain clear of blockages will save you from potentially costly water damage and repair bills.

Source https://autojosh.com/see-much-water-can-trapped-inside-car-driving-flooded-areas/

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44

As long as you didnot swim to your house, it is fine.
Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Oladimejyy(m): 7:25am On Mar 01, 2018
Samanza89:
Ordinary 7 liters, that means in Nigeria someone's car somewhere maybe carrying up to about 150 liters, with the nature of our terrible roads. Even look at how clean the water is.
Do you wanna drink

Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Nobody: 7:36am On Mar 01, 2018
angry d one wey dey pain na wen ur fan blade breaks as u drive thru flood water
Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by RealGucci: 9:21am On Mar 01, 2018
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Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by pr0blem: 11:41am On Mar 01, 2018
Wow
Re: See How Much Water Is Trapped In Your Car After Driving Through Flooded Areas by Automotive1(m): 8:35pm On Mar 01, 2018
hh

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