Is the plastic engine cover really needed?
And if they blew off your complaint with the excuse that the cover had no purpose would that satisfy you? While the plastic shield over engines is certainly an effort to have a finished appearence many catch spilled oil, etc., protecting ignition coils, sensors, etc.
How do you remove a plastic cover from a car?
I would recomend inspecting the underside of your car and temporarily removing anything that is dragging/“falling off”. Those covers are held on with little plastic retainers, you put a flat head screwdriver in the slot on the side and gently pull down on it.
What do you call the cover on the engine?
They’re called engine appearance covers. They’re called that because they’re just there for appearance. I just live with it. On my Acura, they have covers not only on the engine but the front and both sides of the engine compartment. You have to take the covers off to even check the brake fluid.
Why are car engine bay plastic compartment covers necessary?
Engine noise will be more noticeable. In some cases it can be a lot more noticeable. At your drivers side front corner, one of the covers has an air scoop that directs fresh outside air to your air box. Removing that one might cause a slight reduction in performance but not necessarily longevity.
Why do I need a plastic cover under my engine?
I’d replace it. It protects your engine from water splashing up into the engine compartment when you hit a puddle, and in some vehicles loss of theta plastic guard has been known to reduce the ability of the cooling system. Think of it as a version of a cooling fan shroud.
I would recomend inspecting the underside of your car and temporarily removing anything that is dragging/“falling off”. Those covers are held on with little plastic retainers, you put a flat head screwdriver in the slot on the side and gently pull down on it.
Do you have to take the engine cover off?
You have to take the covers off to even check the brake fluid. Its a good time to clean them up anyway when you take them off. “They’re called engine appearance covers.”
They’re called engine appearance covers. They’re called that because they’re just there for appearance. I just live with it. On my Acura, they have covers not only on the engine but the front and both sides of the engine compartment. You have to take the covers off to even check the brake fluid.