What is the Radiator all about?

The radiator does a critical function; it keeps the engine from overheating. While running, the engine generates heat. Coolant flowing through the system absorbs and takes extra heat from the engine. The coolant then passes through the radiator where it cools off and is later circulated back to the engine to absorb heat again.

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A radiator has two tanks that are linked to each other through aluminum or brass tubes. When the coolant passes through these tubes, the radiator cooling fan blows air across the radiator to lower the temperature of the coolant. The tank is usually manufactured of plastic, and it is common for it to crack and start leaking coolant. If the tank or the tubes crack, coolant will leak , the vehicle will overheat and could cause severe engine damage. Radiators also tend to clog over time. When this occurs, not enough coolant passes through the radiator leading to heat build-up, causing the engine to overheat.


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