Whether
you're driving a brand new hybrid SUV, a classic muscle car or conservative
family sedan, one piece of equipment all will certainly have installed is a
radiator. Radiators are appliances designed to transfer heat, whether in your
automobile or in your home.- Cooling the engine
- Providing heat for the
passenger cabin
Proper
Cooling is Critical
Explosions
and friction associated with internal combustion engines cause the engine to
heat up significantly. This is needed because an engine must "warm
up" and remain at proper operating temperature for best performance. Too
much heat, however, will destroy your vehicle's engine, causing metal parts to
fuse and the engine to seize.Channels built into an engine's exterior allow for cooling fluid to run through the unit, transferring heat from the engine to the coolant. The liquid then runs through a hose to the radiator, where heat is dissipated to the surrounding air, facilitated by the radiator's fins, the engine fan, and the radiator's front-positioning within the engine compartment.
Fin-construction allows for maximum surface area and small tubes running through the radiator expose the coolant to the effects of cooler surrounding air. It's then returned to the engine jacket in order to absorb more heat. During this cyclic process, some of the heat is made available to the passenger compartment, where it's used to provide warmth for occupant comfort.
Your car's thermostat is a
heat-sensitive valve that regulates when and if coolant is circulated through
the system. This regulates engine temperature. A low coolant level in your hybrid
SUV or your two-seater sports car can spell disaster if allowed to go too low.
Then it's new engine time!
If your radiator needs
maintenance or you are ready to look at the latest in SUV technology including hybrids, visit the Olympia Auto Mall. They have the
largest selection and best prices!
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