Impressed by your offer of cheaper renewal cost this year as compared to last year. Have not had cause to use your call out service- yet, But as a retired person -- of an older age - I am reassured that you will be available - if I ever need you. Have you spotted water pooling under your car? If you're a new driver or you've seldom seen fluid leaking from under your vehicle, the sight can be worrying. In most cases, however, it does not indicate a serious issue.
If the fluid turns out to be coolant rather than water, you could have a serious problem. Coolant is usually green, blue or yellow and has a sweetish smell. Normal water will of course be clear and odorless.
If your car is parked in a dark location or the ground is dark, it may be difficult to determine if the fluid is coolant or water. Try dabbing a piece of paper or an old cloth in the puddle so you can have a closer look. Unless someone mistakenly put straight water into the coolant chamber, the presence of clear water does not suggest a coolant leak.
Click here to learn which coolant you should be using. Coolant may leak from a car for a number of reasons. The most common are: radiator corrosion; a damaged coolant hose; or a water pump with a leaky gasket. Unless you have mechanical expertise, if you spot a coolant leak you should take your car to your garage. They will be able to pinpoint the issue and replace the damaged component.
Any coolant leak suggests your car has a serious problem - since your engine depends on coolant for its cooling system to work. You should be able to drive your car a short distance to the garage, for instance if you first top up the coolant level. In the vast majority of cases, water leaking from under a vehicle is usually condensation from the air conditioning system, or from the exhaust.
Water around the exhaust suggests exhaust condensation. In most cases, exhaust condensation is also nothing to worry about, unless there are very large clouds of white condensation coming from the exhaust.
Such a large volume of condensation suggests coolant has found its way into the combustion chambers and is burning alongside the air-fuel mixture. This in turn may mean the head gasket has blown.
It normally happens when water has got into the air intake and been sucked into the engine, where it damages the pistons and combustion cycle. Electrical problems — Electrical problems can occur in the cabin if water has got in after a downpour. Some of the most common faults affect the wiring, radio, computers, dashboard and electric windows. Rusting — Rust is the obvious thing to look out for when your car has been flooded by heavy rain, and it can affect all exposed metalwork, including on the undercarriage, in the bonnet and in the boot.
Check all metal surfaces regularly after a flood for the early onset of rust, and always take steps to dry the car as thoroughly as you can. Mechanical problems with moving parts — From the brake and clutch assemblies to the starter, water can cause problems for different moving parts on your car.
Have your car thoroughly checked over by a professional after flooding to make sure everything is working as it should. How to Clean a Water-Damaged Car Cleaning and drying a flooded car can be a difficult and time-consuming process, because water can travel a surprisingly long way from the point where it first leaked into your car.
Standard household towels work well too. Alternatively, turn on the heating and put the fans on full to begin to dry out the car from the inside. Next, give the car a thorough clean using an upholstery cleaner.
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