How to Clean Car Air Conditioning Radiator Fins?

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MacStella
07/29/25 12:15pm
Here are the specific methods for cleaning car air conditioning radiator fins: 1. High-pressure air gun: Equipped with a slender metal nozzle, it can remove some fluff and dust from the surface of the radiator. Some car owners directly use a water gun for spraying, but contact with willow catkins will only enhance their adhesion, making them more difficult to clean. 2. Regular disassembly and cleaning: Although high-pressure air can blow away some dust from the front or back surface of the radiator, it cannot remove willow catkins trapped between the two 37-layer sandwich sections. Prolonged accumulation of willow catkins affects heat dissipation, so under normal circumstances, for stubborn attachments like willow catkins, only disassembly and cleaning can be adopted. Drain the coolant and antifreeze, remove the radiator, carefully clean between the two sandwich layers, and then refill with antifreeze.
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