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Nobody in this thread seems to be bringing up the fact that the big plastic engine covers also trap heat, which may be nice in the winter when you want a quick warm-up, but prevent too much heat from escaping in the summer.
Nobody in this thread seems to be bringing up the fact that the big plastic engine covers also trap heat, which may be nice in the winter when you want a quick warm-up, but prevent too much heat from escaping in the summer.
I'm sure vehicle engineers don't put covers on the engine that trap "too much" heat.
Nobody in this thread seems to be bringing up the fact that the big plastic engine covers also trap heat, which may be nice in the winter when you want a quick warm-up, but prevent too much heat from escaping in the summer.
Not really a concern with modern cooling systems due to how crazy balanced and effective they are, hotspots are just not a thing anymore and they actually WANT to have a very predicable temp and do all the control via the rad fans. A huge amount of effort is spent to make sure airflow is not able to go to certain areas and underhood panels are part of that
Anybody who says that Toyota engines are easy to work on needs to see this video. It is about the super common oil leak from the timing cover of 2GR engines used across most V6 Toyota and Lexus model. This leak affects 25-30% of 2GR engines within first few years. It's almost safe to say that ALL 2GR engines will eventually leak from there if you drive them long enough. A simple oil leak that costs $2-3k to repair due to a poor engine design AND no access. https://youtu.be/RMvjhUVjyc0
Lol! Nah, this leak is a non-issue and I have seen over 15 cars with this leak with 150-250k miles and it never reaches the ground and there is no good reason to fix it. Plus if the engine is facing the correct direction like in the IS/GS this leak is no big deal but Lexus has many cars that are wrong wheel drive and the result of that is worse serviceability.
Devil's advocate - that just sounds like sweeping things under the rug, which to me, isn't "premium". Making a clean design without having to hide it -- that is premium.
I love these things.....the little explosive charges always bring me a chuckle every time I see them lol! That undercover situation always gives me a level of concern knowing I want an LC in my lineup....
i like to keep the little cover off of my 55 engine to keep that supercharger pulley nice and visible! i also really like how they put the oil filter at the top so there's never a mess when you remove it
Nobody in this thread seems to be bringing up the fact that the big plastic engine covers also trap heat, which may be nice in the winter when you want a quick warm-up, but prevent too much heat from escaping in the summer.
I'm thinking it has to trap some heat but maybe the design allows for it.
The hood traps heat too I'm thinking.
Originally Posted by Stroock639
i like to keep the little cover off of my 55 engine to keep that supercharger pulley nice and visible! i also really like how they put the oil filter at the top so there's never a mess when you remove it.
That's a nice touch, makes oil changes easier.
Now if they would put the drain plug up top too, that would be killer!
Then there would be no need to go under the car and get dirty just to do an oil change.
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Just pulling your leg on that last part. lol
Originally Posted by Stroock639
Yeah, I'd say that's premium.
Doesn't need garnishes or covers at all.
Good example of Ultra Luxury aka A Notch Above Premium or Luxury. lol
Stricker's V-12 could get away without a cover too IMO.
02-05-23, 05:37 PM
