How Deep Can a Car Go Through Water Before the Engine Gets Flooded?

[TessaLee]

The height of the air intake is a critical indicator of a vehicle's water fording depth, as water entering the intake can cause the engine to stall, and in severe cases, water can be sucked into the engine, leading to permanent damage. Below are the relevant details: 1. Above 20 cm: When the water level exceeds 20 cm, there is a risk of water entering the engine. For ordinary sedans, once the water level surpasses 20 cm (for SUVs with higher ground clearance, this threshold increases to 30 cm), the risk of engine flooding arises. 2. Exhaust outlet below the waterline: If the exhaust pipe's outlet is submerged below the waterline, rainwater can be drawn into the engine through the exhaust.