Why Does the Water Temperature Rise When Using a Hydraulic Retarder?
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Using a hydraulic retarder can cause the water temperature to rise due to insufficient overall vehicle cooling capacity, improper operation habits, high speed, and overloading. Insufficient overall vehicle cooling capacity: When the hydraulic retarder is in operation, it generates a significant amount of heat, which is dissipated into the atmosphere through the engine cooling system. Therefore, whether the engine's cooling capacity can meet the demands of the entire system is crucial. If the engine's inherent cooling capacity is insufficient when the retarder is installed later, it may not be able to effectively and promptly transfer the heat generated by the retarder to the atmosphere, leading to high engine temperatures. Improper operation habits: When using the hydraulic retarder, the engine operates at lower RPMs, which can hinder the effective dissipation of heat generated by the retarder into the air. Additionally, if the retarder is not used according to the manufacturer's instructions, such as not shifting up gradually, localized high temperatures may occur inside the retarder, causing the coolant to boil.