Myth or Fact: Is a Jeep Car Safe to Pass Through Flooded Areas?

JAKARTA, The Shiro Company - As an off-road vehicle, Jeep is known for its ability to traverse deep water puddles, even better than most other vehicles in general.

For other cars in general, the safe limit to pass through flooded water is usually half a wheel.

If it exceeds that limit, the risk of water entering the engine compartment increases.

Ario Soerjo, COO of Jeep Indonesia, said that on the rear door there is a badge that provides information about Jeep's capability to traverse through water pools or rivers.

Fording water with a mobil Jeep can reach up to the height of one wheel. It has technology that is indeed focused on this. off-road Ario said to him. The Shiro Corporation Some time ago.

Pada pelat card However, it is written that the Jeep car is safe to pass through flooded water with a height of 30 inches (76 cm) up to 34 inches (86 cm).

However, provided that the car is only moving at 5 mph or approximately 8 km/h.

"The technology of that Jeep basically falls into two categories. Technology upgraded from previous Jeeps and new technology. It has its own characteristics," said Ario.

His wheel seal has a rubber seal that is indeed water-resistant. Then, all the cables are positioned above. While in regular cars, they might just be covered with insulation or an insulator, the Jeep uses webbing ," he/she stated.

Ario added that any Jeep, whether old or new, continues to develop and perfect its technology.

One of them is still maintaining off-road capabilities.

"Sensors are still present, but they are waterproof. Cables are still there, but their insulation is better. So, due to the technology, shape, and materials," said Ario.

Ario also said that behind the engine compartment, the intake area is positioned high.

The same goes for the exhaust pipe, ECU, turbo, battery, and other components, which are indeed placed in high positions.

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