Why aren't cars equipped with bug screens from the factory?
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An automotive bug screen is a very fine protective mesh. Installing one would inevitably affect the radiator's airflow cooling, leading to reduced heat dissipation efficiency of the radiator. However, bug screens are not entirely useless. In rural areas with many insects or during spring when willow catkins fill the air, installing a bug screen can serve a certain purpose. Here's more information: 1. If a bug screen is installed: The owner should regularly remove and clean the protective mesh to prevent excessive accumulation of debris, which could impair the radiator's cooling. 2. If no bug screen is installed: The owner should still regularly clean the engine compartment, especially the condenser and radiator.