On Tue, 11 May 2004 04:40:34 -0400, Pars <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>1998 Civic DX Hatch. 174,000 KM. One stone chip at 25,000KM that blew out
>the radiator (which wasn't covered by warranty...since it was a road
>hazard issue).

When I buy a new car, I install screens in front of the rads. The
reduction in air flow is negligible and protection from rocks and
grasshoppers is substantial.

Otto