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Water
Light rain causes
no
special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can
mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water
is
before
you
drive through
it.
If it’s deep
enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles,
or
exhaust pipe, don’t try it
-
you
probably won’t get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and
other vehicle parts.
If the water isn’t
too
deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water
splashes
on
your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also
occur
if
you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is
under water, you’ll never be able
to
start your engine. When you
go
through
water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to
stop.
If
you
have a diesel engine, see “Driving Through Water (Diesel Engines)”
in
the Index for more information
on
driving through water.
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