How To Save A Flooded Car
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Auto mechanic for the last 49 years, Scotty Kilmer, shows how you can save your car if it's been flooded. There are many things you need to check on your car if it's been flooded BEFORE you try to start the car.
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Scotty Kilmer no joke Scotty ,that hurricane was tough, my whole neighborhood got chest deep water, I’m still fixing my small ford truck from the flood
Needed this Florence really got some great cars for cheap due to flooding. Any suggestions on how to repair a flooded car that the owners tried to crank?
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For those that have to watch this because your car is in the flood. Hope everything gets back to normal ASAP for you.
Dawg Amen
HONESTO UNO who is "Dog"?
This sucks so bad
Glad to know my favourite mechanic is safe and sound! Stay strong to the people of Houston!
yeah, hope the flood didn`t do that much damage, hope eyeryone will be fine!
Christian have you seen the news lol its bad
it's only the worst flood in Texas.... ever. only billions in damage
I like the fact that you moved to an old Volvo to proove your point
Old Volvo never die
TheNewAlexProject Volvo for life
TheNewAlexProject it's probably because his car wasn't flooded and the volvo was. and I think the toyota celica he has would never die either, mine has almost 400K going strong on it.
This is actually an old re-upload. Seen it before today. He probably re-up'd because of the hurricane.
I remember that the Volvo in the video has been scrapped because the ECU was gone 😅
I would call it a re-edit, rather than a re-upload. Part with the volvo was reused, but the rest was shot new.
Those poor BMW's without dipsticks
Merdoc Avila just change the fluids then u don't have to worry about not being able to tell if there's water or not
No problems, just replace the entire engine & transmission
Merdoc Avila and mercedes
Broken moneypit wagon
Merdoc Avila most people who own BMW's, Audi's etc don't even do anything to their cars apart from add fuel, tyre pressure and washer fluid so it's not really necessary to have a dip stick when a lot of people don't even know what it does. In Europe people use dealerships as they don't rip you off, never work on them themselves unless they are old but our new car market in the UK is huge
Glad your safe Scotty
Put it in rice
It will attract asians who will fix it
A whole new meaning to the term "Ricers"
HurrDurrzz pinks don't eat rice huh?
Julia you win
I think she meant when you drop small electronics such as your cellphone, you can put it in a container of rice since it absorbs the water out. But yes that's a whole lot of rice for a car and maybe will attract asians smh
Scotty keepin Texas Trill 👍🔧🔩
Glad you are fine, Scotty the best real mechanic in the UA-cam.
I hope you're ok Scotty! Stay strong, to all people of Houston
Scotty is from hosuton
The flood will devastate the car market in this area. 300-500k cars expected to be flooded.
zunedog31 wow. Hes gonna be busy. Lol
Brandon Myers Good for Scotty. Seems like a quick straight forward process.
A Google User you do not want a flooded salvage title car, not matter what the cost, what are you gonna do with parts that are rusted or will rust? rust spreads to new parts like a virus
*R U S T O L E U M*
It's going to be alot more than 300k, some people have more value than that it 1 garage.
Rev up your boats...
Rev up my canoe?
...It's time for saving some folks!
LOOOL made my day
Thanks Scotty, you rock! Some more things I would do for a submerged car. First thing disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected until every computer in the car is dry (there and many computers in cars besides the ECU). Water can kill every computer in the car. Drain and refill engine oil, differential/transaxel, transmission, and power steering. Drain the vacuum powered brake booster. I saw a flooded Lincoln hydro lock and destroy the engine from water in the power brake booster getting into the engine. Water cannot be compressed. Next to last like Scotty showed remove every spark plug and crank the engine then change the engine oil and filter.
That engine is indestructible, could probably lubricate it with water alone
Hey Scotty, thanks for the video. I'm sure this will help thousands of people that have been effected by flooding. Keep up the good work man.
How is it going Scott.?
I hope you and the people of Houston are doing well. I've been lived in Houston for more than 4 Years as international student. Great city great people.
You didn't mention the lifetime of electrical issues from a flood car. If the water was over the rocker panels, GET RID OF IT!
even if they can use they car for couple of months to survive thats what they are praying for now see couple of video from harvey you understand what i try to say nobody in houston thinking about their car future electrical issues right now brother
Yes, you should plan to get a different car, but if I can keep it running for a few months without spending a bunch of money or having to buy a new car right away it is worth it.
Of course insurance companies total flooded cars out, BUT many old cars do not have full coverage. So you do what you can, as in this video. IF you have insurance, let them at it first.
Yes it'd be good to run a bit, if you try and buy a replacement right now there is a big risk it was someone else's flooded car just cleaned up.
Electrical problems and Insurance claims are probably that last thing the people of Houston are concerned about. If this video can help get a flooded car running for even a week, that is gold to someone who has nothing!
Good to see you made it through, Scotty!
Just in time for the hurricane, Scotty. Gotta hand it to you for helping so many people in their time of need.
Scotty: belated thanks for these good tips. It saved my son's 96 Nissan 200SX. Had plenty of water coming out of the spark plug holes. Changed the oil at least 4 times to get the oil-water emulsion out (like mayonnaise). Same for oil filter. Changed the trans fluid at least twice. Replaced spark plugs and dried air intake and changed air filter. Runs great and put 20K miles since that incident 2 years ago. THANKS A LOT!!!! We really appreciate your help.
Scotty you made it onto the Reddit front page! Congrats!!!
Scotty the simple and quick mechanic saving everyone money, thanks brother
Scotty is the most smartest mechanic out there today!
Just wanted to add to this, disassemble the interior (take out seats, carpet, covers to fuse boxes, etc.). give the electrical components plenty of time to air dry in the sun. Clean all upholstery and interior parts. Chances are some computers like airbags and anything else mounted under the seats would've shorted out, so expect to replace them. Hopefully everyone gets back on their feet and get the help needed asap. Stay safe scotty
I feel terrible for all of you guys out there in Huston and around yous, my prayers are with you and your families, may God bless you and keep you guys safe, Scott thanks for sharing this video with us, thanks..
I'm so sorry that so many near you have to deal with these horrible floods. Thank you for giving advice to help them and others.
What? Only half-a-million views? There are still a lot of people who need to see this!!
Up here in NY bad dealers are bringing up flooded cars to sell to folks who do not know how to check them for water damage.
I looked at a brand new Mazda cx-9 with 20 miles and the dealer wanted 37k for it . I watched Scotty on how to check for water damage and found it had water under the carpet in the trunk and rust under the carpet in the driver seat . Thanks Scotty
Glad you're safe and sound. I'm a little while west of Dallas, so fortunately, I'm just dealing with the fuel shortage. Everyone panicked and filled up, so gas is up to $2.99 a gallon here
Dude, what a great video to make. There are so many people who need this.
This guy is like the Dad and grandfather I never had I swear 😂🙏
Scotty, you're amazing !
Scotty, on most modern cars the first thing I would do is disconnect the battery; blow any water out of any wire connectors (I've seen computers shorted because of water in them, including the transmission harness and connectors), I would even go as far as removing the E.C.M. and T.C.M. and opening the case to dry them out. I agree with most of what you said about hydro locking and fluids except you can not judge transmission fluid levels on most cars unless they are running, so I would just drain and fill it. Your video is very informative and if someone has full coverage insurance on an older car they most likely would have just gotten their car totaled and a small check, but in any case I would be sure to at the very least get the insurance adjuster involved because you want to document everything. Flooded cars can be saved but the resale of them is pretty much taboo. If the car was driven into water it might have already hydro locked and caused damage but it is worth a try. I have worked on many over the years that were salvageable. I saw a jeep wrangler once with a dead fish in it after it slid into the lake, it ran great with a little T.L.C. but I think most newer cars with 8 to 18 computers or modules are just going to be totaled and junked.
What would I have ever done if the best mechanic on UA-cam had washed away in the flood? So glad to see a video from you!
glad you're ok Scotty ,bless u and the people of Texas
Very good tips Scotty. If I had only known earlier!!!!! This could save Texan's millions
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awesome, good to know youre safe. we flooded badly in brazoria too
Great video. But getting it started is only the beginning. After its started and dried out you have to tackle all the little electrical gremlins that start popping up.
This is an accurate to tell if fluids have been contaminated but, if you have any doubt, just change them - engine oil and transmission fluid are a lot cheaper than an engine :)
Thank god you're okay!
Glad your doing well Scotty. Our prayers are with the people of Texas and Louisiana.
It is great to know that you are safe Scotty, stay strong, love from San Antonio TX
Glad you are ok Scotty. God Bless Texas!
man, nothing stops Scotty, this was a really awesome thing to learn.
I'm glad you're alright Scotty! Take care of yourself!
I had a flooded motorcycle years ago. Spark plug removal is key, empty the gas tank and any sediment, clean the intake, the injectors and also change the oil immediately then also change it again after 50 miles, then 100, then 100 and see that it comes out clean.
Scotty LEGEND! from Aussie
This video just saved the life of my 05 Tacoma
I hope all you people in Houston recover soon! God bless your strong sprits!
This Guy is a legend !
Glad to see you weren't flooded out down there in houston, scotty
Glad you made it through, only had one house in the family get some water, but it is a rental.
Thank you Scotty!
So good you guys made it to the other side.
Remembering the ones that didn't make it.
I have a 1969 Camaro Z/28 we bought in 1970. In 1974, one year before I was born, it was stolen and involved in a high speed chase. When it overheated and blew the radiator hose the thief ditched it in a water trap in a golf course and actually got away. The car was up to the bottom of the dash in water overnight and the police towed it and left it outside. Water leeched into the engine causing 5 cracks in the engine block when it froze hard that night. I still have the car, but we never had the money to REALLY do it proper, we fixed the block as best we could (elaborate process of drilling holes, tapping, bolting, then welding with a wash/rinse/repeat overlapping each fix) but we couldn't ever get the wiring right, and a new wiring harness has been out of reach financially. The fuse box is the biggest issue, there must be a lot of corrosion under it where it meets the firewall because you can wiggle things and see it dim and flicker or cut out.
Doesn't help that I tried wiring in a bunch of stuff when I was in high school and didn't know what the hell I was doing...
Your a real trooper Scotty! Holding it down in Houston! Much respect to you sir!
Glad you're okay Scotty, greetings from Canada
God send thanks forward this video to some friends down there. Will be on my way to Texas soon. Yall be safe down there
We should make this video as viral as possible because it will save billions in damages.
Glad your doing well! A lot of folks down there are going to need to do this! Stay strong Houston!
I'm glad you're safe Scotty.
ECU's are usually located low in a foot well and kick panel area, that and fuses boxes would be first inspection. If a vehicle is submerged, a lot of electrical connectors along the body and interior fill with water too. I've seen taillights and head lights full of water too. Just driving in deep water for any substantial amount of time requires replacing differential and transmission fluids.
Scotty Kilmer the man with the plan!
good advices....there was a big flood at my town 2 years ago. Hundreds of cars got damaged
Very useful video for Huston victims
Holy crap Scotty this is gonna save a lot of people!!!
glad to hear from you scott you need to make more videos like this for your neighbors talking about electrical issues cleaning their carpet and upholstery or if it is completely shot where or how to get rid of it or good parts can be used on it etc houston needs scottys and many others help with recovery
Your the man and thanks brother.
RIGHT ON SCOTTY! RIGHT ON HOUSTON! SOLDIER ON!
First thing to do: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AS SOON AS YOU CAN, this mean while still sitting in the water. Water + electricity = extreme corrosion. So the sooner you remove power, the quicker you stop the damage. Ideally, car flood, get out, open hood, disconnect battery, call a towing.
Then once out of the water, if it was salt water: rince everything before it dry! Every connection, connectors, salt = bad.
Let dry.
Now you can attempt what scotty said.
Good to see you trucking along. Also great info for the worried people. Thank you Sir!!!
Scotty is Houston's Car GOD! Go Scotty!
Glad to see you are ok Scotty--i hope you are doing well-God bless you sir
this guys is just an all around cool dude
New to the point intro is a big improvement, good no bs tips as usual 👍
Great save on a flooded car Scotty. Glad you're okay.
Glad to know you're okay Scotty
Glad you are safe Scotty, thanks fopr your advices.
Glad to see you're okay Scotty!!!!!
Thanks Scotty great information. Wish the news could put this out for the people in Houston
Wow,i guess is worth a try.
God bless Houston.
Thanks scotty,i didnt know that was even posible .
Had to do this to my mower and generator, but saved them. My dad's 04 Prius got water in the interior, and for some reason it won't die. We replaced the 12v battery that died, stripped the carpet, and cleaned and packed the connectors inside with dielectric grease. There's lights on the dash that shouldn't be on (but no codes for the engine or hybrid drive system), the nav and audio system don't work because those modules were on the floor, but it still starts and goes.
Scotty, I'm glad to see you're okay in Houston.
Hope everyone is okay in Houston and the water recedes ASAP, everyone is thinking of you.
When the great flood happened in our country, a lot of cars were damaged. The common problem owners had back then is the ecu got damaged. So if your car will get inevitably flooded, make sure to disconnect your batteries.
An ON TIME golden Tip!!!
Tip: know where your air intake vent is before driving through water, if its in the wheel well do not drive through the water. If its right in the by the radiator as you open the hood I suggest you dont drive through water higher than the underneath of your bumper, in many cases if air gets sucked in it will overfill the oil soak the air filter and hydro lock, this could bend the valves as water doesnt compresss and ruin the engine
It's very reassuring that you are safe!
Damn Scotty mother nature gave you a raise.
Glad you are ok Scotty!
watching the car spit the water out...amazing! thank you scotty!
Scotty, glad to know You are OK!!!!!!
SO GLAD YOU WERE SAFE..
Gotta love Scotty's dedication. He went to houston, picked himself up a nice flooded car just so he could make this video.
LIKE A BASS LMFAO
*He from Houston.........* 😐😐😐😐😐😐
Glad you're good scotty!
Hey did you know this video is on World Star??!!! Congrats (I'm pretty sure thats an accomplishment)
If only you can check fluid level on a sealed transmission. Which most modern cars are like that. Good to see you're doing good after the flood.
Disconect the batttery as soon as you can and try to locate the control modules and try to dry them or at least sumerge them in isopropilic alcohol and then wait a couple of days. Alcohol will displace the water and clean everything and stop most of the rust.
Some control modules are sealed but others not. Even if the car starts fine, will stop working after a while because the circuit boards start to degrade because corrosion. Specially the ones that are enclose in metal shieldings of have metal shields inside. Not ans easy job but avoid intermitent or sudden failures when you most need the car.
Since the flooding in houston Another thing to note is do not buy any cars from craigslist that's near houston it might be water damaged and people might scam you.
Glad to see your ok prayers for Houston