Radiator lower shield(?)

[traveler]

Taking a quick poll.
That plastic cover that goes under the radiator, does anyone still use that or do most folks leave it off? I assume itis supposed to help direct air toward the radiator, but does it really? I ask because I find it annoying to have to remove it every time I'm working in that area.

 

[donalds]

Mine is on.....then off then on again

 

[Mbrooks420]

I ran without one for years. Was never a problem.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

I think it's called a drip pan, and it's purpose is to catch any errant coolant drips.
I'll bet there's an EPA regulation requiring it on new vehicles.
I removed mine because of the aggravation it caused when draining the
coolant etc...