What is the wading depth of the Volkswagen Lamando?
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The wading depth of the Volkswagen Lamando is 20-30 centimeters. Below are the relevant details:1. Exhaust pipe: The height of the exhaust pipe can visually indicate the water level at which water may enter. However, even if water enters the exhaust pipe, it will not cause the vehicle to stall. But if the vehicle is submerged too deeply, water entering after an accidental stall can cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter due to sudden temperature changes.2. Precautions: After wading, check the dust cover of the universal joint ball cage in the steering system. If the dust cover is damaged, water from wading may enter the universal joint ball cage, leading to loss of power steering and potential steering lock-up.
I've been driving the Volkswagen Lamando for several years. The wading depth for this car generally shouldn't exceed 20 cm, and it's quite risky when the water reaches about half the height of the wheel hubs. This is based on my experience. During rainy days, you need to be careful with deeper puddles because the air intake is designed quite low under the engine. If the water is too deep, it can cause the engine to stall or even get damaged. When wading through water, it's best to drive slowly and steadily, avoid sudden braking, and watch out for overheating issues. Safety first—if there's heavy rain, it's better to take a detour to avoid costly repairs. I've seen a friend's car stall after hitting a deep puddle, and the towing fee ended up being more expensive than the repair. So remember, 20 cm is the limit, but in practice, staying below that is safer.
