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Grill mesh

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Woodswagon1, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. Woodswagon1

    Woodswagon1 Junior Member

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    I just noticed today that it appears the previous owner added some fine mesh screen to the front of my car. There is mesh sewed in place in the upper and lower grill openings anyone know what the purpose of this would have been for?
     
    #1 Woodswagon1, Apr 14, 2013
  2. css28

    css28 Senior Member

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    Maybe to keep bugs out of the condenser/radiator fins?
     
    #2 css28, Apr 14, 2013
  3. David Beale

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    I have done both mine. It's to keep rocks from damaging the condenser and radiator. Also helps with stopping bugs from plugging them.
     
    #3 David Beale, Apr 14, 2013
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    After seeing how badly the rocks and pebbles that pass for winter road 'sand' smashed flat most of the radiator fins on a previous car, I did this to my Subaru. So far my Prius doesn't get enough winter mountain pass driving to justify the effort, especially with grill blocking in place.
     
    #4 fuzzy1, Apr 14, 2013
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