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Fording into the flood

The rainy season is now in full swing and as I write this, it’s been raining non-stop for the past 36 hours. Preparation is key to avoiding any untoward incidents which might occur, but at the same time, flash floods hit us with violent ferocity and speed, we’re left with no choice but to brave the floods. Here are some tips, broken down into before, during and after wading through floods.

Before

1.) Make sure your car is in perfect running order. All your electrical accessories especially your lights are working properly. Intense rainfall will limit visibility severely, both for us while driving, and for other cars and motorists who might not see us driving while also on the road. Make sure your rear tail-lamps and hazard lights are in good working order. 2.) Inspect your tires. If they look unevenly worn, rotate the tires and/or have a 4-wheel alignment performed on your vehicle. If the tire tread is down to the wear bars, replace them immediately. Pump up your tire pressure 3-5 psi higher than usual. Beeboy Bargas, Top Gear Magazine’s off-road editor and head of Land Craft Adventures Inc, 4X4 driving and adventure expert, advises this to help prevent tire blow-out in case we run over pot-holes we do not see, such as when covered in flood water, or debris brought about by floods. 4.) Inspect your car, particularly the underside. If there are fluids leaking such as oil from your engine, or brake / hydraulic fluids from the brake lines, clutch lines and power steering lines, chances are that if you find yourself stationary in flood waters, the water pressure can leak into your vehicle’s key parts, causing them to fail on you immediately, or just as bad, cause long-term damage in the future. Have the leaks fixed immediately and replace or top off your fluids to the correct maximum level specified by your car’s manufacturer. 5.) If you’ve got loose, dangling vacuum hoses for your engine or worse, electrical wires, wrap them up completely in hose conduit and electrical tape, then fasten them safely and securely to the chassis or engine with zip tie plastic straps. You want to prevent these loose items snagging on debris on the road causing them to pop or be dislodged, thereby causing your vehicle to stall.

6.) Always have a map or GPS system with you so you can navigate around flooded areas. Wading through flood is always a last option; avoid it like the plague! 9.) Consider becoming a member of the Automobile Association of the Philippines or other similar car clubs. It is well-worth the peace of mind.

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