What is the function of an intercooler?

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LaMichael
07/29/25 12:21pm
The function of an automotive intercooler is to reduce the intake air temperature of the engine. Below are the related functions of an automotive intercooler: 1. Air-cooled type: Utilizes external air to cool the air passing through the intercooler. The advantage is that the cooling system has fewer components, and the structure is relatively simpler compared to water-cooled intercoolers. The disadvantage is that the cooling efficiency is lower than that of water-cooled intercoolers, generally requiring longer connecting pipes, and the air passage resistance is greater. 2. Water-cooled type: Uses circulating cooling water to cool the air passing through the intercooler. The advantage is higher cooling efficiency, more flexible installation positions, no need for very long connecting pipes, making the entire intake pipe system smoother. The disadvantage is that it requires a circulating water system relatively independent of the engine cooling system, thus the entire system has more components, higher manufacturing costs, and a more complex structure.
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