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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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I was checking my udders, and it got me to thinking, why not just cut the end off of them instead of just having the slit, less chance of clogging possibly. Anyone done this, and is there a downside?
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Originally Posted by SoAlVette
I was checking my udders, and it got me to thinking, why not just cut the end off of them instead of just having the slit, less chance of clogging possibly. Anyone done this, and is there a downside?
Letting unwanted stuff to get inside ???????
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Originally Posted by akapounder
Letting unwanted stuff to get inside ???????
Would be hard to things to work their way back up if you are reasonable with how much you open them up. I cut maybe 1/8th inch off of one side of each udder. I haven't noticed anything working back up the tubes. That said, since I'm not sure I cut enough to really matter I still check them at regular intervals.
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Cutting the ends off the AC condensate udder lends itself to engine fumes coming back into the car as well as unwanted critters crawling inside the air box. I don't see a downside to cutting off the ends on the wiper well udders as the wells are outside the car.




And naturally, the A/C udder is the hardest one to access.
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