Skip to main content
Search type Search syntax
Tags [tag]
Exact "words here"
Author user:1234
user:me (yours)
Score score:3 (3+)
score:0 (none)
Answers answers:3 (3+)
answers:0 (none)
isaccepted:yes
hasaccepted:no
inquestion:1234
Views views:250
Code code:"if (foo != bar)"
Sections title:apples
body:"apples oranges"
URL url:"*.example.com"
Saves in:saves
Status closed:yes
duplicate:no
migrated:no
wiki:no
Types is:question
is:answer
Exclude -[tag]
-apples
For more details on advanced search visit our help page
Results tagged with
Search options not deleted user 60279

Questions about vehicle engines. Most engines in road-going vehicles are 4-stroke internal-combustion gasoline or diesel engines.

0 votes

What is the purpose of plastic engine covers?

The purpose of the plastic covers is to clean up the appearance of the engine bay; pull them off, and you will quickly see the maze of wire harnesses that connect injectors, ignition, and an array of sensors … Also, the "Thermal protection" will actually keep heat from escaping the engine compartment as easily, as heat remains trapped underhood; much like if you put grandmas meatloaf in foil and then wrap it …
CammerRammerJammer's user avatar