What is the method for cleaning the exterior surface of a car radiator?

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LaAliyah
07/25/25 8:14am
The method for cleaning the exterior surface of a car radiator is to first remove the car bumper, then adjust the water gun nozzle to a spray pattern with appropriate pressure, and finally rinse the dirty radiator surface. The car radiator, also known as the heat exchanger, is a key component in the car's cooling system. Its function is to dissipate heat. The coolant absorbs heat in the water jacket, flows to the radiator where the heat is dissipated, and then returns to the water jacket to complete the cycle, thereby regulating temperature. The radiator is a crucial part of a water-cooled engine, serving as an essential 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, the temperature rise after absorbing the engine block's heat is relatively small. Thus, the engine's heat is transferred through the liquid coolant circuit, using water as a heat carrier, and then dissipated via large-area cooling fins through convection to maintain the engine's optimal operating temperature.
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