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What Is a Radiator and What Does It Do

What Is a Radiator and What Does It Do

Most people have never heard of the radiator in their vehicle's cooling system before, let alone its crucial role in keeping your engine cool and preventing it from overheating. Fortunately, Ming's Auto Repair is here to explain what a radiator is and exactly what it does. What Is a Radiator? A radiator is a heat exchanger located at the front of your car's engine compartment. It is typically made of aluminum and is designed to transfer heat from the engine coolant to the air that flows through it. The radiator is connected to the engine through a series of hoses. What Does a Radiator Do? The radiator's primary job is to remove heat from the engine coolant. As the engine runs, it generates a substantial amount of heat, and the coolant absorbs this heat. The coolant then flows through the engine and transfers the heat away from the engine block. As the coolant flows through the radiator, it releases the heat it has absorbed, dissipating it into the air. Most Common ... read more

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