2000 Dodge Neon water

2000 DODGE NEON
114,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOCODODGE
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tried to go through about 2 to 3 feet of water on a flodded road, car died, now mechanic says engine is ruined. is this true.....what can i do
Feb 5, 2008 at 3:52 AM
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[quote:1f6d13cac0="locododge"]Engine problem
2000 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 114000 miles
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tried to go through about 2 to 3 feet of water on a flodded road, car died, now mechanic says engine is ruined. is this true.....what can i do[/quote:1f6d13cac0]

remove spark plugs out and crank engine let all water out and change oil and filter
Feb 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM
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