Why is the radiator prone to leaking?

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The reason why the radiator is prone to leaking is due to aging, which causes damage. The car radiator, also known as the heat exchanger, is part of the car's cooling system. The radiator in the engine's water cooling system consists of three parts: the inlet chamber, the outlet chamber, the main plate, and the radiator core. The coolant flows inside the radiator core, while air passes outside the radiator core. The hot coolant cools down by dissipating heat to the air, and the cold air heats up by absorbing the heat dissipated by the coolant. Therefore, the radiator functions as a heat exchanger. Radiators can be installed in three different ways: same-side inlet and outlet, opposite-side inlet and outlet, and bottom inlet and outlet. Regardless of the installation method, it is essential to minimize the number of pipe fittings, as more fittings not only increase costs but also potential risks.