Anyone else get a loose engine splash shield under their car?
#183
Mine came that way....'15 LX bought CPO last June....guess it's the front part that's missing, I don't miss it, never knew it should've been there until I came here....LOL. I don't buy the "splash guard" speil, I'm convinced it's just an underbody aero bit to slightly help with mpg - cars have just fine run without them for well over 100 years, don't think that all of a sudden, the engine bay needs "splash" protection. Dealer tried to talk me into getting one when I had the oil changed....no thank you, very much
#184
Mine came that way....'15 LX bought CPO last June....guess it's the front part that's missing, I don't miss it, never knew it should've been there until I came here....LOL. I don't buy the "splash guard" speil, I'm convinced it's just an underbody aero bit to slightly help with mpg - cars have just fine run without them for well over 100 years, don't think that all of a sudden, the engine bay needs "splash" protection. Dealer tried to talk me into getting one when I had the oil changed....no thank you, very much
#185
I'm sure they did .... and I'm convinced it's solely for undercar aerodynamics/gas mileage....engines have been getting "splashed" for over a century, now, I can't be bothered.
#186
Just to confirm, is this still an issue with the 2017 Honda Fit Ex?
Also, is this the correct item to purchase?
100 Pcs Bumper Hood Fender Splash Guard Retainer Clips Fasteners for Honda Acura | eBay
Also, is this the correct item to purchase?
100 Pcs Bumper Hood Fender Splash Guard Retainer Clips Fasteners for Honda Acura | eBay
#187
Just to confirm, is this still an issue with the 2017 Honda Fit Ex?
Also, is this the correct item to purchase?
100 Pcs Bumper Hood Fender Splash Guard Retainer Clips Fasteners for Honda Acura | eBay
Also, is this the correct item to purchase?
100 Pcs Bumper Hood Fender Splash Guard Retainer Clips Fasteners for Honda Acura | eBay
91514-TG1-T01 screws for rear of splash pan. I got six for about $6.00 from my dealer. Bernardi charges $0.36! Shipping costs almost $20, though. : )
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-C...4-TG1-T01.aspx
Last edited by SilverEX15; 06-04-2017 at 12:37 PM.
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#192
I had my first oil/filter change and tire rotation at the dealer today, free. The SA was stunned when I told him not to reinstall the under cover. Does anyone know why Honda uses 2 plastic screws while the other six look like sheet metal screws? Honda calls them bolts, and the plastic screws, clips. See page 366 of the user manual.
#193
Mine came that way....'15 LX bought CPO last June....guess it's the front part that's missing, I don't miss it, never knew it should've been there until I came here....LOL. I don't buy the "splash guard" speil, I'm convinced it's just an underbody aero bit to slightly help with mpg - cars have just fine run without them for well over 100 years, don't think that all of a sudden, the engine bay needs "splash" protection. Dealer tried to talk me into getting one when I had the oil changed....no thank you, very much
As a owner of a model T I can assure you protection from the weather is critical, the ignition is all exposed and is not insulated.. And don't get your hands in there in the rain.. LOL
I also kinda wonder how the under tray affects the air flow over the back of the motor,, Over heated coils anyone?
#194
I had my first oil/filter change and tire rotation at the dealer today, free. The SA was stunned when I told him not to reinstall the under cover. Does anyone know why Honda uses 2 plastic screws while the other six look like sheet metal screws? Honda calls them bolts, and the plastic screws, clips. See page 366 of the user manual.
I break them almost every time I change the oil in my two Fits. New ones cost about $1.00 each. Immediately after installing one, I was unable to remove the screw. The next time I change the oil, I'm going to figure out a better way to attach the rear of the shield.
#195
Thanks to Wasserball for a nice photo of the underside of the splash shield. Using zip ties the splash shield does not fall off, and are easily replaceable for oil changes. Here are the zip tie locations I used:
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, underside, zip tie locations.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, zip tie locations.
If you have the splash shield, then use it. If you don't use the splash shield, what will you do with it? Hang it on your wall as a reminder of inferior Honda engineering? The addition of two zip ties is easy, cheap, effective, and will not slow down your oil change much. You can even pre-thread the zip ties through the splash shield holes before you go under your car.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, underside, zip tie locations.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, zip tie locations.
If you have the splash shield, then use it. If you don't use the splash shield, what will you do with it? Hang it on your wall as a reminder of inferior Honda engineering? The addition of two zip ties is easy, cheap, effective, and will not slow down your oil change much. You can even pre-thread the zip ties through the splash shield holes before you go under your car.
Last edited by TorontoBoy; 06-20-2017 at 07:42 AM.
#196
Thanks to Wasserball for a nice photo of the underside of the splash shield. Using zip ties the splash shield does not fall off, and are easily replaceable for oil changes. Here are the zip tie locations I used:
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, underside, zip tie locations.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, zip tie locations.
If you have the splash shield, then use it. If you don't use the splash shield, what will you do with it? Hang it on your wall as a reminder of inferior Honda engineering? The addition of two zip ties is easy, cheap, effective, and will not slow down your oil change much.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, underside, zip tie locations.
2015-2017 Honda Fit splash shield, zip tie locations.
If you have the splash shield, then use it. If you don't use the splash shield, what will you do with it? Hang it on your wall as a reminder of inferior Honda engineering? The addition of two zip ties is easy, cheap, effective, and will not slow down your oil change much.
#197
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If you have the splash shield, then use it. If you don't use the splash shield, what will you do with it? Hang it on your wall as a reminder of inferior Honda engineering?
#198
Oh...my...I jest. Surely the splash shield is more useful attached to the underneath your car rather than protecting the inside wall of your garage?
Honda needs no more trophies for bad engineering. We also have the rear hatch cover, which, after it cracks, you can hang it on your wall. Thankfully I cannot hang up the 6th gear of my 6MT.
Honda needs no more trophies for bad engineering. We also have the rear hatch cover, which, after it cracks, you can hang it on your wall. Thankfully I cannot hang up the 6th gear of my 6MT.
Last edited by TorontoBoy; 06-20-2017 at 11:44 AM.
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