BMW totaled from water getting in engine - no water in interior
09-17-2008, 04:17 AM
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Very unfortunate. But thank you for the information because I didn't know. Is it specific to BMW or high end cars, or do you think it would happen with any car ?
09-17-2008, 05:16 AM
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Page 133 of my manual, under the Driving Tips section...
"Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged."
"Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged."
09-17-2008, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='671295' date='Sep 17 2008, 09:16 AM
Page 133 of my manual, under the Driving Tips section...
"Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged."
"Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged."
I'm surprised they say 1 foot -- to me, that seems high (and very risky...)
09-17-2008, 08:28 AM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
When I lived in ATL, it was frequent to Flash floods in the areas that new developments and strip malls were going up in.
I had a CAI on my R32 and knew it was basically a reverse snorkel due to it being a 3" tube about 4 inches from the ground directly to the Engine manifold ...
Long story short, There was one time a parking lot run off ran down across 141 ( major north south thorough fair), it was about 3 foot deep. I stopped and then care fully drove my car up on to the center median and crossed the small river...
Basically kept it at idle , and my car was high and dry.... on the other hand one of my co workers drove Head first in to the raging torrent in his Honda S2000... it made it about 1/3 the way across and got Hydro locked.... He had to put his top down to try and get out b/c the water was 3/4th the way up his doors.... He had to Buy a new engine....
Moral of the story , DON"T DRIVE IN TO DEEP Water with any thing short of a boat , or a highly raised Pick up truck....
I had a CAI on my R32 and knew it was basically a reverse snorkel due to it being a 3" tube about 4 inches from the ground directly to the Engine manifold ...
Long story short, There was one time a parking lot run off ran down across 141 ( major north south thorough fair), it was about 3 foot deep. I stopped and then care fully drove my car up on to the center median and crossed the small river...
Basically kept it at idle , and my car was high and dry.... on the other hand one of my co workers drove Head first in to the raging torrent in his Honda S2000... it made it about 1/3 the way across and got Hydro locked.... He had to put his top down to try and get out b/c the water was 3/4th the way up his doors.... He had to Buy a new engine....
Moral of the story , DON"T DRIVE IN TO DEEP Water with any thing short of a boat , or a highly raised Pick up truck....
09-17-2008, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='670954' date='Sep 16 2008, 09:48 PM
Dude, its like saying "I have never used a condom before and never caught anything..."
09-17-2008, 10:31 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
I am sorry to hear that. At least with this type of damage, you can transfer any of your mods to a new e60....
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