What are the consequences of a car radiator leaking?

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Radiator leakage can lead to insufficient antifreeze while the car is in motion. Continued driving may cause the engine to overheat due to prolonged operation without proper cooling, resulting in excessively high temperatures that can damage components and, in severe cases, even burn out the engine. Specific measures to address car radiator leakage: Check if the radiator cap is securely fastened; Test the radiator to identify the exact location of the leak under pressure and then determine the repair plan; Unscrew the engine oil filler cap to check for signs of oil emulsification (cylinder head gasket failure or corrosion). If present, disassemble the engine to replace the cylinder head gasket; The radiator may have quality issues. Radiator function: The cooling system's role is to dissipate excess heat from the engine, ensuring it operates at normal temperatures across various speeds and working conditions; The radiator serves as a heat exchanger for water-cooled engines, maintaining proper engine temperature through air convection cooling. When the engine coolant inside the tank reaches high temperatures, boils, vaporizes, and expands, the radiator cap's pressure relief valve activates at the set pressure threshold, releasing excess pressure and reducing coolant volume to prevent cooling system pipe bursts.