Will water enter if it reaches just below the door edge?
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Water may enter if it reaches just below the door edge. Theoretically, as long as the water does not submerge the air intake, it will not affect the engine. However, there are too many unpredictable factors, such as water splashing into the air intake when vehicles pass by. Additionally, you must drive slowly and be aware of the underwater environment, as the surface may appear calm but the underwater conditions are unknown. If the engine stalls while wading through water, do not attempt to restart it. You can use the following three height references to help assess the situation: 1. Exhaust pipe height: Safe wading height. During actual driving, as long as the engine does not stall, the exhaust pipe continuously emits exhaust gases, which prevent water from entering the pipe. Therefore, the main concern during wading is not the exhaust pipe but the air intake. 2. Half-wheel height or above: May cause water to enter the vehicle. Modern cars are equipped with various electronic components and sensors, and if the water level exceeds half the wheel height, water may seep in. 3. Air intake height: Maximum wading height. The air intake height is the most critical indicator for vehicle wading depth because once water enters the air intake, it can cause the engine to stall. In severe cases, water can be sucked into the engine, leading to permanent damage. Therefore, if the water reaches this level, you must not continue driving.
