Do Sedans Have Radiators?

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DelLeo
08/30/25 2:56am
Sedans do have radiators, which are an essential component of a vehicle's cooling system. The radiator (professionally termed as a heat exchanger) is a key part of the car's cooling mechanism. Below are specific details about the car radiator: 1. Main Components: The radiator is part of the vehicle's cooling system. In an engine's water-cooling system, the radiator consists of three main parts: the inlet tank, outlet tank, header, and the radiator core. 2. Primary Function: When the engine's water temperature rises, the water pump circulates the coolant to reduce the engine's temperature. (The radiator is composed of hollow copper tubes. Hot coolant enters the radiator, gets cooled by air, and then circulates back to the engine cylinder walls.) This process protects the engine. In winter, if the water temperature is too low, the circulation stops to prevent the engine from becoming too cold.
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