Puddle, oh no!

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
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SLNACITW
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I hit a large puddle while driving, it slowed down the car considerably. Now there is a grinding sound from under the engine while idle. What should I do?
Dec 8, 2010 at 9:28 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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If the noise is there idling and not driving, you may have stoved in the engine sump, have a look to see if it is bent, this will be quite obvious.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 8, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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SLNACITW
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Thanks for the response! The grinding sound also happens when getting up to about 30mph, after getting to that speed it stops.
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will need to get the engine & transmission checked by a mechanic on a hoist, something has been damaged here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 9, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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Thanks again, I will be sure to take it to a mechanic, but I had one last question. The car still drives fine, do you think this an urgent matter that should be taken care of ASAP? I have finals and won't be able to get it looked at until next week.
Dec 9, 2010 at 12:41 AM
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If it is making a grinding noise, chances are that it is doing some damaged, let it go to long and it may do serious damage, if it was mine, i would be getting it looked at ASAP.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 9, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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