Splish splash, my Prius took a bath!! (in the creek)

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  1. That_Prius_Car

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    Today was such a beautiful day outside, sunny, 67 degrees, and so I gave my Prius a bath in the creek! One, I did this because the water is fresh and clean, and also, I took extra precaution to make sure it wasn't too deep for her. I like to believe she enjoyed herself. :) Enjoy the pictures!

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    #1 That_Prius_Car, Apr 6, 2013
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  2. bisco

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    nice creek!:)
     
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    A nice thought, but the water at the front of the car may have gotten into the front wheel bearings.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Apr 7, 2013
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    definitely got the zen going on.;)
     
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    At first I was going to point out that you got some leaves stuck to your car :)
     
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    Looks like something on a Top Gear episode :) 'We Race the Alligators with a Prius'
     
    #6 Rick atl, Apr 11, 2013
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    Me too...
     
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    Yes I can see she is smiling. :)
    BTW, Patric,cars will encounter this when it's pouring, the street is flood with inches of water. So will the bearing also got rusted?
     
    #8 ahmeow, Apr 11, 2013
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    Driving through a flood and parking in a flood are two different things. Auto makers go through great pains to waterproof cars, with all sorts of seals, plugs and coatings... and still water can damage your car in a myriad of ways.

    Its not a boat, keep it out of the water!

    Galaxy Nexus ? 2
     
    #9 maestro8, Apr 12, 2013
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    Yes a car is not a boat. haha..
     
    #10 ahmeow, Apr 12, 2013
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