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Does Replacing the Radiator Support Frame Affect the Car?

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NolanAnn

07/29/25 4:47pm

Whether replacing the radiator support frame affects the car depends on the specific situation. If the accident only damaged the radiator support frame and the radiator, replacing the radiator support frame will have little impact on the car. However, if the accident also damaged the car's body frame, the impact on the car will be significant. Most cars use water-cooled engines, which rely on the continuous circulation of coolant to dissipate heat. These engines have a radiator at the front of the car, which is mounted on the radiator support frame. In most cars, the radiator support frame is detachable, but in some cars, the radiator support frame is integrated with the body frame. If the radiator support frame is integrated with the body frame, replacing it would classify the car as a salvage vehicle.

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