What Are the Causes of Radiator Leaks?

[ArthurMarie]

Possible causes of car radiator leaks include: hose rupture, oil emulsification, loose radiator cap, leaking rubber hose connections, broken cooling tubes, or radiator cracks. The car radiator, also known as the heat exchanger, is a key component in the vehicle's cooling system. Its function is to dissipate heat. The coolant absorbs heat in the water jacket, flows to the radiator to release the heat, then returns to the water jacket in a continuous cycle, achieving temperature regulation. The radiator is a crucial part of water-cooled engines, serving as a major component in the engine's cooling circuit. It absorbs heat from the engine block to prevent overheating. Due to water's high specific heat capacity, its temperature doesn't rise significantly after absorbing heat from the engine block. Thus, the engine's heat is transferred through the liquid cooling circuit using water as the heat carrier, then dissipated via large cooling fins through convection to maintain the engine's optimal operating temperature.