What is the wading depth of the Geely Boyue Pro?
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The maximum wading depth of the Geely Boyue Pro is 450mm. The wading depth of the Geely Boyue Pro is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when passing through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, off-road vehicles and SUVs have obvious advantages. However, for most compact and small cars with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Geely Boyue Pro is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth should not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. The height of the engine's air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can also be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before wading, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingress; Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of preceding vehicles and choose an appropriate entry point. Follow the path taken by other vehicles and drive at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration; On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, or other vehicles' wheels and doors as reference points to judge the water depth before deciding whether to proceed; Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half of the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
As a Geely Boyue Pro owner, I can tell you that this vehicle's wading depth is approximately 300mm. I remember during last year's rainy season when urban flooding got a bit deep, I slowly drove through a 30cm waterlogged area without any damage to the car. However, don't push your luck - exceeding this depth may allow water to enter the engine intake, potentially costing tens of thousands in repairs. When encountering deep water while driving, always estimate the waterline first and prioritize safety over recklessness. If water enters the engine, it'll be immediately totaled - you'll regret it when it's too late. I recommend checking the manual for specific values when purchasing, as there might be minor variations between different model years and configurations.
