Why does the car lose power when the water temperature is high?

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RhettAnn
07/29/25 10:36pm
High water temperature in a car can cause the engine to overheat and result in abnormal heat dissipation. Here is some relevant information about the radiator: 1. Concept: The car radiator, also known as a heat exchanger, is a key component of the car's cooling system. Its function is to dissipate heat. The coolant absorbs heat in the water jacket, flows to the radiator to release the heat, and then returns to the water jacket to circulate, thereby regulating the temperature. It is an integral part of the car engine. 2. Working principle: The radiator is a crucial component of a water-cooled engine. As an essential part of the engine's cooling circuit, it absorbs heat from the cylinder block to prevent engine overheating. Due to the high specific heat capacity of water, the temperature rise after absorbing heat from the cylinder block is not significant, so the engine's heat is managed through the liquid cooling circuit of the coolant.
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