What are the symptoms of a clogged radiator?

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LillianaRose
07/30/25 4:36am
Consequences of a clogged car radiator: The coolant cannot circulate effectively between the radiator and the engine, reducing the radiator's cooling performance. The decrease in the radiator's cooling performance causes the engine temperature to rise rapidly. If the vehicle continues to be driven under these conditions, the engine may suffer from cylinder scuffing. Below is a partial introduction to the car radiator: 1. Main components: The radiator is part of the car'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. 2. Main function: When the engine's water temperature is high, the water pump circulates water repeatedly to lower the engine's temperature, thereby protecting the engine. In winter, if the water temperature is too low, the water circulation stops to prevent the engine temperature from becoming too low.
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