What is under the front bumper of a car
The front bumper lower body of an automobile is commonly referred to as the front bumper lower guard, deflector, front spoiler, or engine guard . The specific names of these parts may vary depending on the model and design.
Front bumper undershield : this is the most common type of designation, located under the front bumper, mainly used to protect the underside of the vehicle to reduce damage caused by collisions or scratches .
deflector : this part is fixed at the bottom of the bumper through the clip or screw, the main function is to reduce the air resistance of the vehicle when driving, improve the stability of the vehicle and fuel economy .
Front spoiler : This part not only provides protection, but also enhances the vehicle's appearance .
engine protection plate : this part is usually installed at the bottom of the vehicle, used to protect the engine and other important parts from external foreign matter damage, the material can be steel plate or plastic steel .
These components have different focuses in vehicle design and function, but the common purpose is to protect important parts of the vehicle and improve driving safety.
The main role of the lower body of the front bumper of the car includes the following aspects :
Reduces lift and wind resistance : The plastic part under the front bumper is usually a deflector. The deflector changes the airflow direction through special design, reduces the lift, prevents the rear wheel from floating, and ensures the driving stability. At the same time, it can also reduce the wind resistance of the car, reduce fuel consumption, save the cost of using the car .
Protect the bottom of the vehicle and engine compartment : The guide plate can not only protect the bottom of the vehicle and engine compartment, prevent the damage of external objects such as gravel, sand, and water waves on the road, but also extend the service life of the components. In addition, the baffle can also reduce the wind resistance and noise when the vehicle is driving, improve the smoothness and comfort of the driving .
Keep engine bay clean : The front bumper lower guard (commonly known as the engine guard) can prevent road water and dust from entering the engine bay, keep the engine bay clean, and prevent engine damage .
absorb external impact : When the vehicle or driver is under collision force, the bumper protection plate can absorb and mitigate the external impact, reduce the injury of the vehicle, and protect the safety of the person and the car .
decorative function : the lower part of the front bumper not only has function, but also can improve the appearance of the vehicle beauty, and the harmony and unity of the car body .
The main reasons for the failure of the lower body of the front bumper of automobiles include loose screws, aging or broken fasteners, and fixing problems of the engine guard plate . Specifically, the failure of the lower body of the front bumper may be due to the loosening of the fixing screws or clasps of the front bumper, causing the front bumper to sink or have gaps; It can also be due to loose or broken clasp above the front wheel, or the plastic holding lugs that function in the middle are stretched .
Fault phenomenon
Sunk or slits : A sunk front bumper can cause the gap with the headlights to widen and even make it impossible to reset .
loose or shake : the lower body of the front bumper may be loose or shake during driving, affecting driving safety and appearance .
solution
Tightening screws and replacing clasp : First check and tighten the screws in the front bumper, if they are loose, you can handle them yourself. If the buckle is aged or broken, replace it with a new one .
Adjust the fixing method of the engine protection plate : if the front bumper sinks because of the fixing problem of the engine protection plate, you can remove the screws fixing the engine protection plate and add gaskets on the screws to avoid the front bumper being dragged and sunk .
professional repair : if the above method is ineffective, it is recommended to send the vehicle to a professional auto repair shop for repair to ensure the integrity of the bumper structure .
preventive measure
Regular inspection and maintenance : regularly check the screws and fasteners of the front bumper for loosening or aging, timely replacement and maintenance .
Avoid bumpy road : when driving on bumpy road, pay attention to slow down and reduce the impact on the front bumper and damage .
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