How to Check if a Car Has Been Flooded
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Immediately inspect the engine. First, check whether the engine cylinders have been flooded, as water ingress can cause connecting rods to bend and damage the engine. Check if the transmission has been flooded. Water in the transmission will cause the gear oil to deteriorate, leading to gear wear. Inspect the brake fluid and the four-wheel brakes. Water in the brake fluid will cause it to deteriorate, resulting in brake failure.