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Jun 26, 2009 | 04:21 PM

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striker3

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Plastic splash shield

I don't have one. Do I need it? Where would I get one? I would heve never known the difference if I hadn't read the oil change thread?

Jun 26, 2009 | 05:00 PM

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tighed1

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Re: Plastic splash shield

Nope. Don't need it. Some folks even remove them to help cool the engine bay.

Jun 26, 2009 | 05:42 PM

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Chris L.

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Re: Plastic splash shield

I suppose it's there for airflow reasons?

Jun 26, 2009 | 06:38 PM

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bluecoupe

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Re: Plastic splash shield

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris L.

I suppose it's there for airflow reasons?

Also helps to keep driveway and garage floor oil spot free!

Jun 27, 2009 | 12:42 AM

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Valk

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Re: Plastic splash shield

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Originally Posted by bluecoupe

Also helps to keep driveway and garage floor oil spot free!

True... but that has always been a concern to me.
If something is leaking I want to know and the garage floor is the best way to tell...Unless the belly pan is hiding the leak

Jun 27, 2009 | 12:47 AM

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oledoc2u

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Re: Plastic splash shield

I have one leaning on my garage wall...along side the engine cover...makes grt wall art....

Jun 27, 2009 | 04:02 PM

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Goldwing

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Re: Plastic splash shield

At the Woodward Dream Cruise last August I met a Chrysler sales director who claimed M-B made them put it on the all the cars, because M-B does not want an "expensive" car leaking oil in the driveway. Remember this is an SLK 320 underneath. On the other hand, I have had a couple discussions on the Audi forum about the belly pan, and they claim it does help with cooling and keeping small stones or other road debris from doing engine or hose damage. Post a WTB on the forum or check junk yards. But as noted, your XF will run fine without it.