Is it necessary to install an engine guard plate for cars?
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It is not necessary to install an engine guard plate for cars because during a collision, a metal guard plate can interfere with the engine's downward movement. If the engine enters the cabin, it could cause unpredictable consequences for the driver. Besides affecting safety and reducing ground clearance, metal guard plates may also cause engine resonance and unusual noises. Here is additional information: 1. Introduction: The engine guard plate is a protective device designed specifically for various car models. Its primary purpose is to prevent mud from covering the engine and to protect the engine from damage caused by uneven road surfaces during driving. 2. Development stages: In China, engine guard plates have gone through three main stages of development: hard plastic, resin, iron, and aluminum alloy. Different materials have fundamentally distinct characteristics.
Actually, installing an engine guard plate is quite necessary. From my over ten years of driving experience, when there are many stones on the road, if you accidentally hit the oil pan and cause an oil leak, the car will break down immediately, and repairing it is expensive and time-consuming. Especially in rural areas or places with bad roads during rainy days, installing it is like wearing an extra layer of armor to protect the engine from impacts. I've seen many friends who didn't install it, and their car chassis rusted very quickly, even the engine sound changed. Of course, there are downsides too, such as a slight impact on heat dissipation, and metal guard plates might add some noise. But overall, spending a few hundred bucks to install one is much cheaper than repairing the engine. If you often drive long distances or go to places with poor road conditions, I sincerely suggest not skimping on this expense—safety first.
