What Must Be Replaced in a Flooded Car?
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Flood-damaged vehicles require the following replacements: Engine: Do not attempt to start or turn over the engine. Tow it to a repair shop immediately for disassembly and cleaning. Engine treatment involves removing all spark plugs and conducting a cylinder compression test, typically ranging between 900kPa to 1100kPa for gasoline engines. Transmission: After disassembly, clean internal oil passages, valve bodies, friction plates, and torque converters. It's best to send the transmission to a professional automatic transmission repair facility for cleaning, inspection, and repair. Replace transmission fluid, friction plates, check valves, and transmission repair kits. Wiring Harnesses: For vehicles submerged for several days, it's advisable to replace all wiring harnesses entirely, including those for electric motors, audio systems, AC control panels, ABS modules, and other electronic component wiring harnesses.