Solution for Splash Pan/Shield
#21
Sounds like a DIY with a box cutter and duct tape. : )
#22
Honestly I think it's inattentive techs that are at fault if the splashshield comes down. The only time I lost a screw was after getting the first free oil change done by the dealership. Since then I've done the oil changes myself and I haven't had an issue. I've even re-used the plastic push-pins 3 times and they've held up. You just have to ensure the "legs" enter in equally, otherwise you can bend them up.
#23
Duct tape probably won't hold up to the dust and water too well, but now you have me thinking. I've got a bending brake and some Lexan sitting around, might not be too hard to make an access panel with a z bend flange to hold it in, and another speed screw for retention. I'll add it to the project list.
#25
Sealing the bottom of the engine bay can reduce turbulence under the car, and thereby reduce drag and wind noise. I don't know how much you'd notice the noise, or the change in fuel economy from the drag, but when I was on the NSX forum there were people spending quite a bit of money for undertray panels from the Type R.
Probably doesn't make such a difference at freeway cruising speed compared to autobahn speed, but I've taken enough of a hit in economy with my tire choice that I'm going to keep mine on. At least my wife's CX-5 has a small access hatch for the oil filter, wish Honda had thought that far ahead.
Probably doesn't make such a difference at freeway cruising speed compared to autobahn speed, but I've taken enough of a hit in economy with my tire choice that I'm going to keep mine on. At least my wife's CX-5 has a small access hatch for the oil filter, wish Honda had thought that far ahead.
#26
Congratulations, you're getting better economy than I am. A lot of tone doesn't come across so well in text, so I don't know if you're implying that I'm an idiot for pointing out that the underbody shape can reduce drag, or just making a friendly joke about the nose cone. I hope it's the second one, but in case it's the first one, I feel I should point out how I already said it probably doesn't make such a difference at freeway speed.
Part of the reason the Fit and other similar shaped cars get good economy is that the engineers put a lot of effort into reducing drag. Whether it be minimizing the size of the radiator opening, smoothing the roof transition to reduce flow separation, or yes, even putting a plastic tray under the engine. If you got 47mpg by putting it back on, would you do it?
If you want to see some amusing nose cone shapes though, do a google image search for "dustbin fairing."
Edit- as for tone not coming across so well, I'm not trying to start a fight. I think I actually would sound like an idiot if I was trying to tell people they _had_ to put the cover back on, or that their economy would be ruined if they didn't.
Part of the reason the Fit and other similar shaped cars get good economy is that the engineers put a lot of effort into reducing drag. Whether it be minimizing the size of the radiator opening, smoothing the roof transition to reduce flow separation, or yes, even putting a plastic tray under the engine. If you got 47mpg by putting it back on, would you do it?
If you want to see some amusing nose cone shapes though, do a google image search for "dustbin fairing."
Edit- as for tone not coming across so well, I'm not trying to start a fight. I think I actually would sound like an idiot if I was trying to tell people they _had_ to put the cover back on, or that their economy would be ruined if they didn't.
Last edited by hasdrubal; 10-17-2017 at 03:09 PM.
#28
And the box cutter. : )
It would be possible to make a little door, but it would need good hinges and a good locking mechanism. Draining the oil with the shield in place would be interesting. : )
It would be possible to make a little door, but it would need good hinges and a good locking mechanism. Draining the oil with the shield in place would be interesting. : )
#29
I use a vacuum oil removal pump through the dipstick tube, so the only reason to go under the car is for the filter. Only thing I miss about having a Jetta, the oil filter was in a metal housing at the top of the engine bay.
This has some potential, but might be a while before I actually try and do anything about it.
This has some potential, but might be a while before I actually try and do anything about it.
#30
Honestly I think it's inattentive techs that are at fault if the splashshield comes down. The only time I lost a screw was after getting the first free oil change done by the dealership. Since then I've done the oil changes myself and I haven't had an issue. I've even re-used the plastic push-pins 3 times and they've held up. You just have to ensure the "legs" enter in equally, otherwise you can bend them up.
#31
That's how the Kia Soul is configured. There is a little door in the splash shield to access the plug and the filter, so you don't have to remove the shield.
#32
id just remove the shroud each time cause it gives good visibility, plus if one wants to really clean the underside of the engine bay, that cover needs to come off.
autowash undercarriage wash does little to NOTHING as i found after seeing how crusted with salt the GK's engine bay bottom was after winter.
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