Re: Engine splash shield effect on performance

Derf-E420-94 ha scritto:
My E420's splash shield fell off when I was driving slowly (5mph) into
a deep rain puddle in roadway and I realized it was getting too deep,
I stopped and slowly backed out and later notice my splash shield was
missing. Other than the obvious reason to use the splash shield, by
not using splash shield am I effecting the engine's performance due to
heat loss in engine compartment? What other effects of not having
shield may there be?

Thanks,
Derf

Much more noise. Less electrical reliability (more humidity enters and increases oxidation of contacts, with the so called.... xmas-tree effect on warning lights...). More potential rust on all metal sheet details. So, I'd say, in general less reliability.

I'm not sure about heat loss and related problems you mention. Most probably the gas consumption will be slightly increased. Especially at high speed due to turbulence and less efficient aerodynamics.

It won't cost so much.... eventually try to find one at the scrapeyard...
Bye. Stefano
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