Does Driving in the Rain Damage the Chassis?

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Damage, including various forms of corrosion and rust, as well as mud and sand entering various gaps, severely reduces the vehicle's cooling function, leading to a gradual increase in fuel consumption. Below are relevant details: 1. Engine water ingress: When the water level reaches above 20 centimeters, there is a risk of water entering the engine. For ordinary sedans, a water level above 20 centimeters (for SUVs with higher chassis, this threshold increases to 30 centimeters) poses a risk of engine water ingress. 2. Lower intake pipe entrance: Due to the lower position of the engine intake pipe entrance, rainwater can be sucked into the engine when the vehicle is driving through water. 3. Exhaust outlet below the waterline: Since the exhaust pipe outlet is below the waterline, rainwater can be sucked into the engine through the exhaust outlet.