Is it OK to drive without engine splash guard?
It is probably okay to drive your car without a splash shield for a short period of time. You should just avoid going off of the main roads. However, your car will be much quieter if you have a shield and they do keep mud off the engine. If you drive without a shield for a long time, your engine may get debris in it.
Why did the splash shield fall off my Honda Fit?
Other Fit owners have had their oil changed at their Honda dealership only to have their splash shields fall off later, probably due to the dealership damaging the metal screws or the plastic screws. Removal of the splash shield is relatively easy.
Why is my splash guard not working on my Honda Accord?
Given what I know about the fasteners that hold up the shield, it looks like you must have hit something to knock those fasteners loose. Water doesn’t do that, even when you drive 60 mph. The engine splash guard is aluminum metal.
What to do if your Honda splash guard self destructs?
Mine in my 2018 CRV was wrecked by driving on the beach somehow. I saw the OP said they’ve had this issue a couple times now. I know the part from Honda is only like 20 bucks online but I’d rather not keep having to replace it in the future if this is common. Thanks! I’m pretty sure the belly pan needs to be in place.
What are expansion screws for 2016 Honda Fit splash shield?
The 2 plastic expansion screws first need the plastic plug, the part that expands. The plugs are really flimsy plastic. You need to straighten them first before you insert them into the hole. The plastic screw is then installed. 2016 Honda Fit splash shield plastic expansion screw.
Why is there no splash shield on Honda 2015 / 16?
That would explain it, the 2015/16 doesn’t have a lower engine cover. Part # 32 is a little splash shield for 2015/16. Part #8 is the lower engine cover for 2012 thru 2014. When they went with the CVT transmission on the 15/16s the existing engine cover wouldn’t work.
Given what I know about the fasteners that hold up the shield, it looks like you must have hit something to knock those fasteners loose. Water doesn’t do that, even when you drive 60 mph. The engine splash guard is aluminum metal.
Mine in my 2018 CRV was wrecked by driving on the beach somehow. I saw the OP said they’ve had this issue a couple times now. I know the part from Honda is only like 20 bucks online but I’d rather not keep having to replace it in the future if this is common. Thanks! I’m pretty sure the belly pan needs to be in place.
Is it okay to take the bottom engine splash Shield off?
Bottom engine splash shield broke/tore. Okay to take it off? Was coming back from class today and heard a scraping noise, got back to my office and the shield is just hanging there. Should I just remove it for the ride home and purchase another one?