Is Car Undercarriage Scraping a Serious Issue?
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It shouldn't be a major issue, but it's worth getting it checked. It's best to purchase 'undercarriage coating'. Detailed introduction as follows: 1. Protection: Undercarriage coating includes undercarriage sealant, undercarriage armor, and undercarriage protective plates. This isn't a very crucial parameter for vehicle clearance as it only provides limited protection to undercarriage components without fundamentally improving the vehicle's clearance. When driving on rough terrain, undercarriage scraping may occur, where proper undercarriage protection helps the vehicle pass smoothly. 2. Importance: Undercarriage sealant and armor are merely chemical coatings sprayed on the vehicle's undercarriage; they offer no better protection than an unprotected undercarriage during actual scraping incidents. Undercarriage protective plates prove far more useful in such situations, as they at least safeguard the engine and transmission system from damage, laying the foundation for the vehicle's passage, thus being relatively more important.
Last month, I accidentally scraped the undercarriage while going over a steep slope, and that loud clanging sound was terrifying. Undercarriage scraping is no small matter—it can range from just scratching the underbody guard to potentially damaging the oil pan or exhaust pipe. A friend of mine had his car's oil pan crack due to scraping, which almost ruined the engine and cost thousands to repair. Now, I'm extra cautious on uneven roads, taking slopes slowly and at an angle for safety. If you do scrape the undercarriage, don't keep driving; find a flat spot immediately to check for oil leaks. If the undercarriage has severe scratches, take it to a repair shop for a lift inspection. For daily driving, installing a metal underbody guard is recommended—it can absorb a lot of impact.
