What to Do If the Car Chassis Is Scraped and Leaking?
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If the car chassis is scraped and leaking, this situation should be taken seriously. You should immediately take the car to a repair shop to analyze the damaged parts causing the oil leak, such as the engine oil filter, oil pan gasket, damaged seals, or front and rear crankshaft oil seals. Below is a partial introduction to car chassis collisions: 1. If the car chassis is scraped, as long as the speed during the impact is not high and the sound of the scrape is not loud, there is generally no issue. 2. If there is a loud noise, the oil pan may be dented. The oil pan is where the engine oil is stored. If all the oil leaks out, the engine will lack lubrication, leading to cylinder scoring. 3. If the chassis hits a rock while driving, you must stop and check whether the oil pan (the oil storage compartment) is damaged and whether there is any oil leakage. If this happens, drive the car to the nearest repair shop as soon as possible.
That day when I drove over a bumpy road, the chassis got scraped and immediately a pool of greenish liquid leaked out, so I quickly pulled over. This was likely a cooling system issue—either the radiator was cracked or the pipes were damaged. Continuing to drive could cause the engine to overheat and be ruined. I first turned off the engine and turned on the hazard lights, then checked the color of the liquid leaking from the chassis—coolant is usually green or pink; if it's black, it might be engine oil, and yellow could be gasoline. Don’t attempt to drive to the repair shop—severe fluid leaks can lead to spontaneous combustion, so call a tow truck immediately to take it to a professional shop. The chassis skid plate is crucial; check it during regular maintenance to avoid trouble next time. Never take oil or fluid leaks lightly—safety comes first. Last time, the repair cost me over two thousand yuan.
