At what water level will a car start taking in water?

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Water will enter the car when it reaches the air intake position. Here are the relevant details: Air intake height: The height of the air intake is the most critical indicator of a vehicle's wading depth. This is because once water enters the air intake, it can cause the engine to stall, and in severe cases, water can be sucked into the engine, leading to permanent damage. Therefore, driving is absolutely not advisable when the water reaches this level. Wading depth: Regarding a car's wading depth, it is generally measured by half the height of the wheels. Although this is just a reference standard, any water depth above half the wheel height is considered risky. While modern cars have decent waterproofing and usually won't leak unless submerged for an extended period, there's always a chance of the unexpected. If water does enter the interior, repairs can be quite troublesome.