Is it necessary to install a bug screen on a car radiator?
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Installing a bug screen in front of a car radiator is necessary, but it generally affects heat dissipation. Owners who frequently drive on highways may consider using one. Since a car bug screen is a very fine protective mesh, its installation will inevitably hinder the radiator's ability to cool through airflow impact, leading to reduced radiator efficiency. Below is relevant information about car bug screens: 1. To prevent the accumulation of excessive debris on the screen, which could affect radiator cooling. Even without a bug screen, owners should regularly clean the engine compartment, especially the condenser and radiator. Normally, the radiator can cool through high-speed airflow generated while driving, but with the screen in place, this airflow is weakened. 2. The bug screen is installed on the radiator's exterior at the front of the car's radiator frame. Its main function is to block leaves, insects, gravel, and other debris from passing through the front bumper gaps and hitting the radiator, protecting it from damage and maintaining its cleanliness.