How deep water can a sedan pass through?

[AmyMarie]

The exhaust pipe of an ordinary sedan is 20 to 30 centimeters from the ground, while for SUV models it is 30 to 40 centimeters. Therefore, as long as the water does not exceed two-thirds of the tire height, drivers can proceed with confidence. Below are the relevant details: Lower intake pipe entrance: Due to the low position of the engine intake pipe entrance, water can be sucked into the engine when the vehicle is driving through water. Exhaust pipe below water level: Since the exhaust pipe outlet is below the water level, water can be sucked into the engine through the exhaust pipe. For SUVs with higher ground clearance, the risk of water entering the engine increases when this value exceeds 30 centimeters. Precautions: Since water entering the cylinders lacks lubrication, blindly restarting the engine after stalling may cause severe engine damage due to cylinder scoring, potentially leading to engine failure.