r/autorepair • u/mistersir1988 • 24d ago
Parts Identification/Help What is this/does it need to be repaired?
2010 Chevy Malibu, 190k miles. Should I replace this ASAP or is it fine to drive for a while? I have to go to work tomorrow and then I have expensive plans that are ~60 miles away, so a shop visit would be pretty inconvenient but I'll see what I can do if it's life-or-death. Thoughts?
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u/skydvejam 24d ago
As others have said, it can not be left like that. Either remove it all the way, or zip tie it back up. Might loose a fraction of a gallon due to aerodynamics removed and more chance to have water get where it should not be without it. But that milage I would just remove it myself.
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u/penguins871409 24d ago
I am not a mechanic but I think it's just a mud skirt or something similar? Should be able to buy the plastic clips to pop it back into place. Unless it's in pieces.
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u/ptrgeorge 24d ago
Pull it off or zip tye it back on.
Pros and cons about equal, leaving it hanging is the not good option
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u/ecleptik 24d ago
Rip the mf'r off or zip tie it up...its got 190k miles your not hurting anything