Not many car users know the function of the components displayed and mounted on the front of the car. Yes, grill sometimes escapes the attention of the driver because the size is not too big. In fact, the position of the grill is on the front of the car and is always seen because usually in this section there is the logo of the automobile manufacturer. Actually, the grill on the car has a fairly important function. Here are 3 important functions of grill on the car!
1. Airway
Grill has a function to help air circulation in the engine room. The air entering through the hole in the grill will keep the temperature in the engine room not exceeding the limit when the car is moving. The process of cooling the engine by using a radiator will also be helped by the existence of this grill. If the air does not enter properly in these grill holes, the engine temperature can increase and the engine may overheat. As a result, your car might go on strike.
2. Aesthetics
Along with the development of the era, grill on the car also began to pay attention to its aesthetic value. The grill design on a car can also be the identity of a brand. Therefore, for some car manufacturers there are those who deliberately maintain their grill model or shape because it has become the iconic thing of the car. The development of the grill from time to time also began to vary. In the past, the rectangular grill was still vertically paired. After that, a grill with a horizontal design also appears. Today, the shape and design are increasingly diverse. The shape of the grille on the grill is also increasingly diverse, there are rectangular, elongated lines, or with vertical lines. The grill model that is quite popular now is the honeycomb model. You can find this grill model on many brands, whether Japanese, American or European alerts.
3. Aerodynamics and Performance
Apart from functioning as an air vent and also an aesthetic enhancer, the grill on the car also has a function to improve aerodynamics. Good aerodynamics will make the car’s performance optimal. If you notice, the design of the car grill is now getting a hole to drain air into the engine. The purpose of making a grill like this is for air to hit the front front front of the car to be shifted smoothly through the side or top of the car. The open grill cavity allows a lot of air to enter, but the air resistance becomes large. However, if the grill is closed, the car will become more aerodynamic. BMW has even found a technology that allows the grill on their car to be open or electrically closed according to what is needed by the engine.
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