How often should a car radiator be cleaned?

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It is recommended to clean the car radiator every six months. The car radiator is part of the vehicle's cooling system. The radiator in the engine's water cooling system consists of three parts: the inlet chamber, outlet chamber, main plate, and radiator core. The coolant flows inside the radiator core, while air passes outside it. The hot coolant cools down by dissipating heat to the air, and the cold air heats up by absorbing the heat from the coolant, making the radiator a heat exchanger. Over time, the hoses of the engine radiator can age and become prone to cracking, allowing water to easily enter the radiator. If a hose bursts while driving, the high-temperature water spray can form large clouds of steam escaping from under the hood. When this happens, immediately choose a safe location to stop the vehicle and take emergency measures to address the issue. Generally, when water enters the radiator, the hose connections are prone to developing cracks and leaking. In such cases, you can use scissors to cut off the damaged section, reinsert the hose into the radiator inlet connection, and secure it tightly with a clamp or wire.