Engine Cooling System
About 66% of the energy produced by your engine is wasted as heat energy and must be dissipated to prevent overheating. This task falls to the Engine Cooling System. A series of tubes send coolant around the engine with the purpose of absorbing the heat and rushing the wasted energy away. Failure to maintain this vital system could leave you feeling the heat. <... Read More
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Radiator, Cap & Components
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Water Pump
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Thermostat & Housing
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Belts, Hoses & Clamps
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Engine Oil Cooler
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Coolant Recovery
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Fan & Fan Assembly
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Fan Clutch
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Belt Tensioner, Idler & Pulley
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Fan Motor
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Relays, Sensors, Switches & Electronics
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Gaskets, Seals & O-rings
Products Found: 21
Please Wait... - Engine Cooling System Information
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Why are Engine Cooling System Part(s) Important
About 66% of the energy produced by your engine is wasted as heat energy and must be dissipated to prevent overheating. This task falls to the Engine Cooling System. A series of tubes send coolant around the engine with the purpose of absorbing the heat and rushing the wasted energy away. Failure to maintain this vital system could leave you feeling the heat.
Coolant is forced through hoses by the water pump. After the coolant has made its way through the system, it goes to the radiator where the liquid is cooled by moving air This is done by a fan if the car is not moving. The thermostat triggers the fan if the engine gets too warm. In the end, the whole system relies on a series of belts, hoses, clamps, gaskets, seals, o-rings, relays, switches, sensors and other miscellaneous cooling system accessories.
There are also a few subsystems such as the coolant recovery system which acts like an overflow for the coolant once the engine is warm. Some newer cars also come with an oil cooling unit which air cools the oil via a radiator in order to prevent overheating.
When the cooling system in your car goes wrong, there are plenty of very obvious warnings. To not notice something takes almost willful negligence. Most cars have a temperature gauge (or at least a temperature light) that alerts the driver to when engine is overheating. Also, there will be a very noticeable smell that will eventually be accompanied by steam. If you see steam, stop immediately. However, if you are obtuse enough to not notice the warning lights and the smell and the steam, your engine will eventually stop on its own. By this point, serious damage has been done.
All of this can be avoided by regular maintenance to your engine's cooling system.
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