[AppalachainEV]

I have a 2019 Bolt LT that I got a couple weeks ago which I park uncovered. My part of NC has been in a "flash drought" but last night we got some rain. I haven't been out to try to start it yet this morning. So here are my questions:

Should I put the car in a bag of rice to dry it put first? It worked when I dropped my phone in the pool last summer?

Do chevy dealer sell appropriately sized bags?

What is a good source for bulk rice?

Would it help to pack the inside of the car w/ those little sillica packets?

Is the rice reusable (to dry the car again next time, not for eating) and what's the best storage method?

Thanks for your help!

 

[XJ12]

as long as the car wasn't under water, it's good to go. no RICE (reciprocating internal combustion engine) is needed.

my friends always tease me when I drive my "electric" car in the rain. how can I do that without getting electrocuted?

 

[PhilBo]

It is probably fine although it may have shrunk a little. Also, when it's dirty, be sure to dry clean only.

 

[PA Bolt]

If you put it in a tumble dryer. Be sure to only use "low heat."

 

[Bolt2019]

I have a 2019 Bolt LT that I got a couple weeks ago which I park uncovered. My part of NC has been in a "flash drought" but last night we got some rain. I haven't been out to try to start it yet this morning. So here are my questions:

Should I put the car in a bag of rice to dry it put first? It worked when I dropped my phone in the pool last summer?

Do chevy dealer sell appropriately sized bags?

What is a good source for bulk rice?

Would it help to pack the inside of the car w/ those little sillica packets?

Is the rice reusable (to dry the car again next time, not for eating) and what's the best storage method?

Thanks for your help!

So you've had some fun replies at your expense...it's really no different than getting any other car a little wet from rain. Whatever procedures to dry out fabrics is about all you can do. I don't think any dessicants will work for that amount of space. Blow dryer on the wet areas maybe? Pull the carpet and seats out and hang dry and air dry whatever's underneath maybe? Construction dryer/heater? Flooding mitigation drying methods?

Maybe cars should have a water sensor and then close the windows while detecting obstructions like a garage door does.

 

[Macgyver]

So you've had some fun replies at your expense...it's really no different than getting any other car a little wet from rain. Whatever procedures to dry out fabrics is about all you can do. I don't think any dessicants will work for that amount of space. Blow dryer on the wet areas maybe? Pull the carpet and seats out and hang dry and air dry whatever's underneath maybe? Construction dryer/heater? Flooding mitigation drying methods?

Maybe cars should have a water sensor and then close the windows while detecting obstructions like a garage door does.

 

[Bolted On]

What is sad is that these sort of misconceptions about electric vehicles are not unknown!

My best advice is to be sure to keep the battery drain plug open so the water will drain out safely. ;-)

 

[XJ12]

My best advice is to be sure to keep the battery drain plug open so the water will drain out safely. ;-)

Maybe I'll get one of those sticker labels made for one of my Bolt's blank buttons. Label it "Bilge Pump" like I have on my boat. Or one of these: https://nationalmarker.com/product/symbol-bilge-pump-imo-label-4583/imo164p/

 

[cwerdna]

I have a 2019 Bolt LT that I got a couple weeks ago which I park uncovered. My part of NC has been in a "flash drought" but last night we got some rain. I haven't been out to try to start it yet this morning. So here are my questions:

Should I put the car in a bag of rice to dry it put first? It worked when I dropped my phone in the pool last summer?

Do chevy dealer sell appropriately sized bags?

What is a good source for bulk rice?

Rice Is for Dinner, Not Repair

Why do so many people believe rice can remove and fix water damage to their phone? We dig into the myth and really try to make it less … sticky.

www.ifixit.com

 

[Eriamjh1138]

 

[Digi]

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Shut up Wesley!

 

[Mivo]

Your car will be fine but the electricity in the tank is probably ruined. You should dispose of that and replace it with fresh electrons.

 

[AppalachainEV]

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100% jokes.

 

[GregBrew]

100% jokes.

Whaaaaaat? I just went to Costco and bought a 25lb bag of rice after my wife took ours to the car wash!!!

I guess it's sushi twice a week for the next two years...

 

[wesley]

Shut up Wesley!

Aww...

 

[ZoomZoom]

I buy bulk rice at Costco. But you should definitely drain the electrons first because of risk of electrocution. Water and Electricity DO NOT MIX well. That's why I replaced my windshield washer fluid with 100% isopropyl alcohol. I didn't want any water under the hood that close to the electronics, plus alcohol helps deice the window. All the local airports sell it as deice fluid for airplanes that use it versus 'boots' or heated surfaces.

 

[Curt]

I had my Bolt treated with Liquipel nano coating. It was a bit of trouble to find a place with a large enough vacuum chamber, but now I can wash it just by driving down the boat ramp to the bottom of the lake and back. I learned the hard way that the windows have to be open.

 

[Digi]

Aww...

Sry Bud. Not you. Wesley Crusher.

 

[p7wang]

I might need to get some rice for the ethanol I would be forced to put in my hybrid and plan on more trips to the gas station, looks like we're getting even more ethanol in the gas tank.

Farm, renewable fuel groups angered by EPA plan to replace lost demand for ethanol, biodiesel

The EPA's plan to begin replacing 4 billion gallons of ethanol lost to waivers for oil refiners was met with displeasure Tuesday by some trade groups.

www.press-citizen.com

 

[variax]

So you've had some fun replies at your expense...it's really no different than getting any other car a little wet from rain. Whatever procedures to dry out fabrics is about all you can do. I don't think any dessicants will work for that amount of space. Blow dryer on the wet areas maybe? Pull the carpet and seats out and hang dry and air dry whatever's underneath maybe? Construction dryer/heater? Flooding mitigation drying methods?

Maybe cars should have a water sensor and then close the windows while detecting obstructions like a garage door does.