hood vents

Bonnet air outlets

Hood vents are openings in a car's hood that allow air to flow into or out of the engine compartment.

Functional vents help cool the engine or feed air to an intake system.

Many hood vents are purely cosmetic—decorative scoops or louvers added for an aggressive look: He added fake hood vents to make his Civic look sportier.

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