At what water level will a car take in water?

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Water will enter a car under the following conditions: When the car is stationary: If the car is in a static state, meaning it is parked and submerged in water without the engine running, water will not harm the engine as long as it does not reach the air intake of the engine's intake system. The position of the air intake may vary slightly depending on the make and model of the car, but generally, it is located just below the engine hood, with some models having it slightly lower. When the car is moving: However, if the car needs to drive through a waterlogged area, there is a possibility of water entering if the water level exceeds half the height of the tires. This is because when water enters the engine's air intake, either statically or dynamically, it can mix with the air in the cylinders. While air can be compressed, water cannot.