There are covers you can get to fill that area. I thought I had a URL but unfortunately I can't find it. I live in the snow belt of NY and yes, things do kick up in there. Not as much as you might think though.
Your dealer is right, however - that opening is important to cooling. When I stand next to my left front wheel I get a blast of hot air coming off my engine fan. Keep things open in the summer.
Robb and Mary Peliska wrote:
> Recently purchased a 2001 SLT. Have an issue with the large openings in the front wheel wells. Living in Minnesota I'm concerned about all the road salt, snow, slop, etc getting up into the engine compartment via these two huge holes. Amazed Dodge didn't cover them up as in previous years. Any thoughts about closing up these two holes to better protect the engine compartment (especially in the winter months i.e. Oct - May (up here))?? Appreciate your feedback. My dealer says they were left that way to assist in engine cooling...but I'm not buying that.
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