Tree leafs accumulating under the hood on both both side. What could be causing it and how to remedy it?

[BCs2021g80]

Tree leafs accumulating under the hood on both side. What could be causing it and how to remedy it? Weird

 

[EdP]

Tree leafs accumulating under the hood on both side. What could be causing it and how to remedy it? Weird

Cause: Trees losing leaves
Remedy: Cut down trees

I had it with every car for 40 years in my previous house. We had a lot of trees.

 

[BCs2021g80]

Cause: Trees losing leaves
Remedy: Cut down trees

I had it with every car for 40 years in my previous house. We had a lot of trees.

Ha ha. Not helpful. Car is garaged. Live in a forested area. The leafs blow in somehow and get caught, poking out between the hood and front quarter.

 

[joegr]

Ha ha. Not helpful. Car is garaged. Live in a forested area. The leafs blow in somehow and get caught, poking out between the hood and front quarter.

You can call it non-helpful, but it is accurate.
They come in from between the windshield and the hood (the area where the wipers are). The ventilated area on the right side (right side if you are seated in the car facing forward, left in the picture) is the fresh air inlet for the climate control. There's no way to block off that area.

 

[dareckibmw]

The same thing is happening with "older" model. I have a '18 and to get rid of them, I had to remove the bracket with ECU/TCU, vacuumed and put it back.
I thought, I had a nest in there.

 

[Andyj]

same with the 2015. collects leaves in both corners.

 

[BCs2021g80]

You can call it non-helpful, but it is accurate.
They come in from between the windshield and the hood (the area where the wipers are). The ventilated area on the right side (right side if you are seated in the car facing forward, left in the picture) is the fresh air inlet for the climate control. There's no way to block off that area.

Thanks joegr. That’s definitely helpful. Got the car in late November. The leafs get up into the upper fender well area and then protrude through the edge of the hood on both side. Looks stupid on such a beautiful car. I’m going to see if I can at least block them from protruding by putting a

You can call it non-helpful, but it is accurate.
They come in from between the windshield and the hood (the area where the wipers are). The ventilated area on the right side (right side if you are seated in the car facing forward, left in the picture) is the fresh air inlet for the climate control. There's no way to block off that area.

Thanks joegr. That’s definitely helpful. Got the car in late November. The leafs get up into the upper fender well area and then protrude through the edge of the hood on both side. Looks stupid on such a beautiful car. I’m going to see if I can, at least, block them from protruding by putting a small strip of automotive foam seal along the outer and under edge of the hood. Any comments?

 

[BCs2021g80]

same with the 2015. collects leaves in both corners.

The same thing is happening with "older" model. I have a '18 and to get rid of them, I had to remove the bracket with ECU/TCU, vacuumed and put it back.
I thought, I had a nest in there.

Thanks for the pictures. Got the car in late November. The leafs get up into the upper fender well area and then protrude through the edge of the hood on both side. Looks stupid on such a beautiful car. I’m going to see if I can, at least, block them from protruding by putting a small strip of automotive foam seal along the outer and under edge of the hood. Any comments?

 

[TinsleyC]

That might work. Just be careful blocking any areas that could restrict airflow or water flow.

If it happens when the car is sitting, maybe put a tarp over it. If it happens when the car is driving, not sure what to say. Sounds like you live in a beautiful area with lots of trees.

FWIW, I have found leaves under my hood and all my cars, forever.

 

[EdP]

That might work. Just be careful blocking any areas that could restrict airflow or water flow.

If it happens when the car is sitting, maybe put a tarp over it. If it happens when the car is driving, not sure what to say. Sounds like you live in a beautiful area with lots of trees.

FWIW, I have found leaves under my hood and all my cars, forever.

Depending where you live, pine needles too. Can't see them when driving and I don't lift the hood often enough to be concerned about them.

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[TinsleyC]

Yes, pine needles are a pain! They get down into the system and can clog things up. I'm about a hundred miles west of the piney woods in Texas, but might move out there some day.

 

[joegr]

...I’m going to see if I can, at least, block them from protruding by putting a small strip of automotive foam seal along the outer and under edge of the hood. Any comments?

Yes, be careful not to block air getting to the climate control inlet. If you create too much resistance*, it may be able to suck some air from the engine compartment, which could have fumes in it.
*: If your gasket is better than the gasket between the engine compartment and the rest of that area.

 

[PMCErnie]

Funny, I’ve never had a vehicle that got leafses under the hood.

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

<humor>
1) Leaves come from trees.
2) Leave are looking for warm place to hibernate over the winter like mice+cats.
3) This is a 1st world problem.
</humor>

My girl is garaged when at home. I get on average 5->6 leaves under hood (corners near windshield) per year, mostly during fall/winter. I clean them out as part of my normal cleaning/maintenance. I've gotten a few leaves under the hood of every car I've owned and all where generally garaged when at home.

Do be careful about blocking openings in the car. Auto engineers design cars for specific airflow for proper engine and HVAC functionality.

 

[G-395585]

I just got a used 22’ G70 3.3 and immediately noticed the huge leaf/stick buildup. I used my dryer vent cleaning hose that attached to my vacuum. It sucked out about 90% of the stuff. I ordered mine off amazon for like $20, it’s a narrow long hose that can reach into the engine crevices really nicely!