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firewall

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Think of the firewall as a wall inside a car that keeps the engine’s heat and noise from getting into the seats where you sit.

Technical Definition

The firewall is the metal barrier between a vehicle’s engine compartment and the passenger cabin, protecting occupants from heat, noise, and potential fire.

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"you know, if you can catch the firewall, it's small, then it's worth repairing."

The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 44:47

"Whatcolorhowdoyouwantthatfirewalltolook? Pretty. Iwantitblockedandyouwanteverythingred."

A Wine-Bought Cadillac Comeback In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 05:06

"It's a little plastic thing. [312.1s] It's right on the firewall."

#2651: Baddabing! Baddabang! The Best of Car Talk 05:10

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