The radiator is a device used to disperse the heat which the coolant has absorbed from the engine. It contains a vertical- or horizontal-finned tubing section connected between two tanks. Radiators are designed to hold a large amount of water in tubes or passages which give a large area in contact with the atmosphere. Water, mixed with antifreeze or coolant, passes through the engine and is circulated by the water pump via a radiator hose to the radiator. The outside air that passes through the car's grille cools that water which then returns to the engines by means of another hose.
In case your car radiator overheats, here are some pointers for dealing with it. First, turn off the A/C because it will reduce the engine temperature. The A/C evaporator is situated in front of the radiator, and it adds to the air going to your engine. Then, turn on your heater. Set it on highest temperature setting, with blower on highest setting. This will cool the engine by transferring the heat to the air. In case you are stuck in traffic, pull over and stop. Open the hood of your car and let the engine cool off. Check the overflow tank coolant level. If it's empty, then the radiator is probably low on coolant. Check also the pressure of the system by wrapping a cloth around the upper radiator and squeezing it.
It is essential that you check up on your radiator from time to time. A leaking radiator may cost you your engine in the long run. A radiator should always be filled with water. You may add coolant or anti freeze to it depending on the weather situation. An overheated engine will make its life shorter; you might do irreparable damage to it and cost you loads of money. So every time you use your car it would be wise to fill it up with water, check it out first if it needs some. Also check your instruments all the time so you may know if you are driving an overheated engine.
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