What to Do If Engine Oil Enters the Car Radiator?

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HaileyLee
07/29/25 9:07pm
If engine oil enters the car radiator, the solutions are: 1. Remove the radiator; 2. Block the lower hose; 3. Pour in gasoline for cleaning or take it to a professional radiator repair shop for cleaning. The hazards of engine oil entering the radiator are: 1. It can cause a chemical reaction with the coolant; 2. It affects the flow performance, heat dissipation performance, and anti-corrosion and anti-scaling properties of the coolant; 3. It leads to an increase in water temperature and aging of the hoses. The function of the car radiator is to dissipate excess and unnecessary heat from the engine, ensuring that the engine operates at normal temperatures under various speeds or driving conditions. The function of engine oil is to circulate carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine components back to the oil tank, flushing away dirt generated on the working surfaces of the parts through the flow of the lubricating oil.
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