what is the purpose of the miniature "reverse mud flap" on the rear wheel well? - Toyota Yaris Forums

brg88tx · 06-14-2010, 12:43 PM

Goose · 06-14-2010, 01:34 PM

I'm no aerodynamicist, but I assume they're for airflow management under the car. My passenger side flap was broken this winter. Maybe that's why I'm not getting 50MPG...

brg88tx · 06-14-2010, 04:59 PM

thanks, one other quick question. does the gas tank not have one of those metal protector flaps where you gass it up, or did mine break off, because i did not see one when i first filled it up.

YarisSedan · 06-14-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brg88tx

thanks, one other quick question. does the gas tank not have one of those metal protector flaps where you gass it up, or did mine break off, because i did not see one when i first filled it up.

I was wondering the same thing too but i guess that just means thats just the way it is. Makes it easier when your dumping fuel system cleaner in your tank atleast.

06-14-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	what is the purpose of the miniature "reverse mud flap" on the rear wheel well?

06-14-2010, 01:34 PM	#2
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	I'm no aerodynamicist, but I assume they're for airflow management under the car. My passenger side flap was broken this winter. Maybe that's why I'm not getting 50MPG... __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

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06-14-2010, 04:59 PM	#3
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	thanks, one other quick question. does the gas tank not have one of those metal protector flaps where you gass it up, or did mine break off, because i did not see one when i first filled it up.