Glossary / General

heat shields

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Heat shields are protective metal plates near the exhaust. They help keep heat from damaging other parts of the car.

Technical Definition

Heat shields are metal covers mounted near hot exhaust components to protect nearby wiring, floors, and body panels from excessive heat. They can rust or loosen, and that can expose other areas to corrosion.

Hear It Discussed

"[363.4s] you you have a [369.4s] loose uh piece of sheet metal that's vibrating that's vibrating and this piece of sheet metal [375.0s] is located in the vicinity of the exhaust system uh and..."
#2636: In Praise of Cleveland The Best of Car Talk 06:03

"I'm gonna start thinking about heat shields. I'm gonna start thinking about things that are dangling in the wind."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 11, 2026 Hour 1 - The Double Whammy Jeep Air Conditioning Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 31:43

"So it's had a few more bits done. because I was doing some more working out. I found a little bit more rust under some of the heat shields and stuff."
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