What Causes Radiator Leakage?

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Radiator leakage causes: 1. Hose rupture; 2. Oil emulsification; 3. Loose radiator cap; 4. Rubber hose joint leakage; 5. Cooling tube rupture or radiator damage. The car radiator, also called a heat exchanger, is the core component of the vehicle's cooling system. Its function is to dissipate heat - coolant absorbs heat in the water jacket, flows to the radiator to release heat, then returns to the water jacket in a continuous cycle, achieving temperature regulation. As a crucial part of water-cooled engines, the radiator serves as a key component in the engine's cooling circuit by absorbing cylinder block heat to prevent overheating. Due to water's high specific heat capacity, it can absorb substantial heat from the engine with minimal temperature rise. The cooling system utilizes this liquid circuit where water acts as a heat transfer medium, then dissipates heat through large-area cooling fins via convection, maintaining optimal engine operating temperature.