What are the impacts of installing a snorkel?
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The impact of modifying a snorkel is that it will not pass the annual inspection. The more official term for a snorkel is 'high-position intake pipe' or 'water wading device,' which, in simple terms, is an extended intake pipe. Below is relevant information about snorkels: 1. Function of a snorkel: The true purpose of a snorkel is to assist the engine in operation, allowing it to breathe fresh air and gain more power. Thus, water wading is merely a side effect of the 'snorkel.' If a car needs to traverse relatively deep water, installing a snorkel is only one aspect. It is also necessary to remove all electronic devices from the dashboard, such as navigation systems and CD players, and then reinforce waterproofing measures for all lighting fixtures. Although the low voltage in cars makes short circuits unlikely. 2. Water wading height is determined by the intake height: Because the half-height of the wheels is only a reference figure, the height of the exhaust pipe is irrelevant to water wading, as the high pressure of the exhaust can expel water. Of course, to maintain this pressure, the engine must maintain sufficient RPM; otherwise, water may still enter the exhaust pipe. However, even if the water depth does not reach the intake height, one should not recklessly enter the water, as buses or large trucks passing by can create waves that easily pose a water ingress threat to surrounding vehicles.
