How Severe Does a Crash Need to Be to Damage the Radiator?

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LaGemma
07/29/25 3:08pm
Damaging the car radiator constitutes a major accident, typically involving severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. Below is an introduction to the car radiator: 1. Main Components: The radiator is part of the car's cooling system. In an engine's water cooling system, the radiator consists of three parts: the inlet tank, outlet tank, header, and radiator core. 2. Primary Function: When the engine's water temperature is high, the water pump circulates water repeatedly to lower the engine's temperature, thereby protecting it. In winter, if the water temperature is too low, the water circulation stops to prevent the engine from becoming too cold.
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