Can a Dirty Car Radiator Cause Overheating?
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Car radiator can cause overheating. If the car radiator is dirty, it will affect the cooling and heat dissipation efficiency of the radiator. The engine will operate at high temperatures for a long time without effective cooling, which may lead to malfunctions. In severe cases, it can cause cylinder explosion, rendering the car unusable. Below are the cleaning methods for the car radiator: Radiator Cleaning Methods: For the exterior of the car radiator, after prolonged use, there is often a lot of dust, debris, and dirt accumulated on the outside. These impurities can reduce the cooling efficiency of the radiator. External cleaning is not done with water but with a high-pressure air pump to blow out the impurities from the gaps. For the interior of the car radiator, the radiator is filled with antifreeze, which ensures that the cooling system does not freeze at low temperatures or boil at high temperatures. However, during use, scale can form, which may clog the circulation system and affect heat dissipation, necessitating cleaning. Internal cleaning mainly involves removing scale from the inner walls and bottom of the radiator, typically using a specialized radiator descaler. Pour the specialized scale cleaner into the car's water circulation system, let it circulate for about 20-30 minutes, and then drain the descaler from the radiator and the system. For the internal cleaning cycle of the radiator, it is recommended to clean it every six months to keep the car radiator clean and extend its lifespan.
