1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 197

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride the water. on This can happenif the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or contact with the road. no Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it can if your or tires do not have much tread if the pressurein one or more is low. It can happen a lotof water is standing if on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, raindrops "dimple" the and water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn't a hard fast rule about hydroplaning. The and best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come through your i n engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody your vehicle.If you of can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially carefulwhen you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 4-19