I’ve been reading about the large dose of cicadas that we are expected to be experiencing this summer. I’ve seen a few bug screens that install over the grille and more specifically one that seems popular is made by Fia. Has anyone installed a screen to keep the bugs out of the radiator? If so, any cooling issues?
GMCHank
I don’t recall any discussions of ‘22s and cooling issues, but I know there have been cooling issue discussions regarding some years and aftermarket bumpers hurting cooling.
Supposed to be a 17 year and 13 year cycle hatches of cicadas this year with numbers in the trillions.
Haven’t heard individual cicada size yet, I know some can be quite large. I would like to know if a person could use 1/4” hardware cloth for screen. I drive through areas that have a lot of grasshoppers. I would like to stop them, or at least cut them down to size before they hit the radiator.
Supposed to be a 17 year and 13 year cycle hatches of cicadas this year with numbers in the trillions.
Haven’t heard individual cicada size yet, I know some can be quite large. I would like to know if a person could use 1/4” hardware cloth for screen. I drive through areas that have a lot of grasshoppers. I would like to stop them, or at least cut them down to size before they hit the radiator.
Bugs, rocks are bad.. the contents of bugs can eat thru metal radiator fins..
so, wash down regularly… especially if around mud.
I uses a simple “gutter” screen over our oil cooler… $10.
our bumper guard has holes drilled in a plate in front of radiator… air gets thru…. And some bugs…
Old school, use hardware cloth… 1/4-3/8 and secure in front of grille with small metal stand-off..
so, wash down regularly… especially if around mud.
I uses a simple “gutter” screen over our oil cooler… $10.
our bumper guard has holes drilled in a plate in front of radiator… air gets thru…. And some bugs…
Old school, use hardware cloth… 1/4-3/8 and secure in front of grille with small metal stand-off..
You can pick up really inexpensive ($2.00) plastic white 3' long gutter guards with a fine mesh screen at Home Depot and cut to size with a knife or tin snips.
I put a screen in my 2008. End result was screen made bugs smaller and radiator was plugged solid. I did not reinstall screen when I replaced radiator and radiator is still clean. My vote is no screen causes less plugging.
Different flavor bugs !
many “screen” only filters.. still needs cleaning. From dents in ours, there were enough “road debris and feathers” it didn’t hurt.. for sure must have adequate space in front …
many “screen” only filters.. still needs cleaning. From dents in ours, there were enough “road debris and feathers” it didn’t hurt.. for sure must have adequate space in front …
I put household fiberglass bug screen on the front of my grilles. The nice soft stuff. I attach it under the trim under the hood above the grille, let it fall over the grille and then tuck 6 or so inches of it behind the bumper. It stays put, works, is easy to clean off and if there is any cooling issue, you can rip it off on the side of the road.
Cost $2 or less.
If you trim it nice it looks good, a week of driving and the sun hitting it and it lays very flat and tight.
Only time I had cooling issues was I used some of that super tight screen for 'no see ums' kinda bugs. It's a little tight and did restrict air flow too much when it got above 100F outside, regular screen has been fine.
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Cost $2 or less.
If you trim it nice it looks good, a week of driving and the sun hitting it and it lays very flat and tight.
Only time I had cooling issues was I used some of that super tight screen for 'no see ums' kinda bugs. It's a little tight and did restrict air flow too much when it got above 100F outside, regular screen has been fine.
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