VW Radiator

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An automobile radiator such as the VW radiator is the most important part of the engine cooling system of the automobile. It is the component that directly dissipates the heat from the engine coolant. A radiator is basically a thin metal box found in the front portion of the engine compartment, sandwiched between the engine block and the grille. Typically, the radiator fan is integrated with the radiator. The radiator has wire mesh cover that protects the tube coil inside. Hot engine coolant flows through the long-winding tube coil inside the radiator. The radiator also has gill-like vanes that channel the flow of heat and air on the surface of the radiator.

A VW radiator has an inlet and an outlet tube. The inlet tube is connected by a rubber hose to the engine block while the outlet tube is connected to the coolant reservoir or water tank. Although the radiator is the most important component of the engine cooling system, it cannot function without the other components and without the coolant. The coolant is the medium that carries the heat from the engine. The coolant is a combination of water and ethylene glycol as anti-freeze. The anti-freeze is added to prevent the water from crystallizing during cold weather conditions such as winter season.

Coolant circulation begins from the water tank (also known as coolant reservoir). The water pump draws out the coolant from the water tank by creating a partial vacuum state. As the vanes of the pump rotate, air is evicted from the pump, thereby creating a vacuum state. The water is then pumped into the engine block. Inside the engine block, the coolant absorbs the excess thermal energy produced by fuel combustion. Sometimes the engine heat is too much, causing the coolant to boil. Then, the hot coolant enters the radiator. The radiator fan then blows air to facilitate the dissipation of heat. High quality aftermarket radiators can easily be purchased online. Our website is one of the most reliable online automotive stores.

1960 - 2003 ... VW Radiator ... Starting at $99.95

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