Can a Snorkel Installation Pass the Annual Vehicle Inspection?

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McBethany
07/29/25 11:52am
Installing a snorkel on an off-road vehicle is not a legal modification and will not pass the annual inspection. Here are the detailed reasons: 1. Snorkel: Normally, a vehicle's engine air intake is located near the engine. During water crossings, if the intake is below the water level, water can be sucked into the engine, causing severe damage. A snorkel significantly raises the engine air intake position, ensuring the engine does not ingest water during off-road water crossings. 2. Legal Basis: Article 16 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulates that no unit or individual may assemble a motor vehicle or alter its registered structure, construction, or characteristics without authorization.
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