At what water level will the car start to take in water?

[McDeclan]

Water will enter the car when it reaches the level of the air intake. Here are the relevant details: 1. Air intake height: The height of the air intake is the most critical indicator of a vehicle's wading depth. 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 definitely not advisable when the water reaches this level. 2. Wading depth: Generally, the wading depth of a car is measured by half the height of the wheel as a standard. Although this is just a reference, any water depth above half the wheel height poses a risk. While modern cars have good waterproofing and usually won't leak unless submerged for an extended period, there's always a chance of water entering the interior, which can be troublesome to repair.