What is Schnorkel?

"Snorkel" is a term of German origin. Previously, this was the name of a two-channel pipe, with the help of which air entered the engine, and exhaust gases were released. Today,snorkelis a breathing tube for an SUV, which not only prevents polluted air from entering the car, but also effectively fights against water hammer.

Why do you need a snorkel?

It should be noted that many SUV owners neglect this air intake, and in vain. Without its installation, the standard equipped SUV overcomes water obstacles only "in half a wheel", and with it - it easily sinks to 0.5 m (and sometimes 1 m). In addition, thanks to the influx of cold air, the snorkel will help reduce the car's fuel consumption.

As a rule, a snorkel has a very simple design, the main components of which are:

• Body pipe - connects the air filter in the engine and supplies air to it;
• Air intake;
• Plastic or rubber connector - has good tightness and withstands strong fluctuations.

Also, the snorkel is equipped with a water drainage system, which ensures trouble-free movement even in very bad weather.

What gives a snorkel?

The main feature of the equipment is good protection of the motor against possible hydraulic shocks when moving on problematic terrain (deep puddles, deep-water obstacles). Also, a snorkel will come in handy on a dusty off-road - it will help minimize the accumulation of dust on the air filter.

Snorkel installation

Installing the snorkel is quite easy: one end of the device is connected to the air filter of the motor, and the other is mounted along the windshield and lifted up. How to direct it - each car owner determines independently. However, many recommend installing the air intake depending on the season: in summer - forward, preventing dust from getting under the wheels, and in winter - against traffic, preventing snow dust from entering the car's power unit.

Importantly!As a rule, standard snorkels are installed on four-wheel drive cars, so there are no special problems. However, they may appear after improper installation or unacceptable operating conditions. For example, a plastic snorkel will not last long enough in winter, as it is completely unstable to low temperatures. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to take into account not only the technical characteristics of the car when choosing a snorkel, but also its material and operating environment.

Advantages of a snorkel:

1. It protects the engine well from hydraulic shocks - it is allowed to cross bodies of water "in half of the car" (with partial immersion of the engine under water).
2. Prevents dirt and dust from entering the motor filter.
3. Reduces fuel consumption due to increased efficiency due to a strong influx of cold air into the engine.
4. Removes moisture and snow.

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