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Does it sound like something is dragging underneath your car? It might be the plastic splash shield! These barriers both protect the engine compartment from excessive water, dirt and sand, as well as improve aerodynamics. If yours is torn, broken, and dragging on the ground, you can try this easy DIY fix to secure it!
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Did he used to be an air steward in a previous job by any chance?
Thank you. Good information.
My ford flex has one of these and the screws that hold it in place come loose easily. Poor design Ford. Wish I knew a fix to this. I did put a screw through it so it doesn’t completely fall away. Help…
Thanks so much for people like you!!
What are the sizes on the screws? I need to buy them
Did the same fix with my wife’s 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. The dealer didn’t attach it following a repair, so the wife drove around oblivious to what had happened. When I got to the dealer, they didn’t care. Here on our island, not much recourse or options, so I zip tied it with heavy duty ties. 5 years later, the shield failed further, so a drill and three more ties (one needed a pair to span far enough) and the shield is back in service. Repairs like this are our only choice, given the shipping costs to Kauai, Hawaii, if a replacement is even out there.
When this fails, I’m installing metal straps across the frame to hold up the plastic.
For me personally
Very helpful. A portion of my under body cracked and now the splash shield drags. While I wont fix it myself, it makes me feel better about : 1)understanding why it needs to be fixed, and 2) going to the mechanic to discuss the issue and price. Thanks!
How do trucks off-road in deep water without splash guards?
Does replacing this plastic protection cover with metal create a security risk?
Good video right to the point ‼️
Great and informative video
Mine seems to be hanging a little low gonna have someone look at it
wish I would have seen this sooner, before try to break it loose..
Awesome video! It's exactly what I experienced from your great acting in the beginning in wondering what the noise was! lol! I love it! Your explanations and demonstrations were terrific. Thank you so much for presenting this. I will definitely like and subscribe! 🙂
I have an 04 Sebring convertible and the holes that the clips go through have ripped and there is just no place to zip tie it securely. Is there some fix for this. I don't have ramps or lift so kinda need to leave it on to fix. Great video.
"For me personally…" lol Thank you for the video!
Or you could use mechanics wire for stitching that will last. Or throw it all in the garbage. Clearly it doesn't block much dirt and debris since there was a 3mm layer of sludge on top of it.
Seriously. I don't think they even affect fuel economy. I wonder if I should search YouTube and see if anyone has found any negatives when removed. Maybe it helps keep water off of your drive belt, but who cares?:
Awesome. Thanks!
Freaken genius
Yeah at least 500
I spent 700 dollars trying to get all this fixed and less than 24 hours later that 700 dollar job is a waste of money because the splash pad is falling off AGAIN
That's exactly what I said
They use these to catch drips also, both to improve road water runoff into storm drains, and to hide leaks from your garage floor until the vehicle is out of warranty.
Can you just leave it off?