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Radiator Articles
Aluminum Sport Radiators -- You've heard about high performance sport radiators and aluminum radiators. You know that Griffin radiators are used in race cars, hot rods, and street racers. But why? What is the big deal about aluminum radiators?
High Performance Cooling -- If you have a custom built, turbo-charged, super-charged, or other high output engine in your car, you probably need better cooling.
The Leaky Radiator -- Why do car radiators leak? The car radiator is a surprisingly fragile piece of equipment. The cooling cores, the grate of thin metal strips you can see when you look through your grill, are made of very thin metal.
Car Radiator Coolant -- Car radiator coolant is a mix of anti-freeze and water. Engine coolant is designed to protect your car radiator and cooling system all year round.
The Radiator Cooling System -- All cars, trucks, and SUVs use the same basic automobile radiator cooling system to keep their internal combustion engines from overheating.
Cooling System Glossary -- Are you trying to figure out a little more about car radiators but are continually left scratching your head and wondering "what the heck is that?" Well, we've created a cooling system glossary to help you out.
Car Radiator History -- The car radiator is a technology that has been around almost since automobiles were invented. Heat dissipation is probably one of the most important considerations in engine design.
Seven Radiator Myths -- It seems that everyone with a car has an opinion on car radiators, engine cooling, and cooling systems. People argue about coolant types. And car radiator manufacturers. Car radiator materials. Radiator sizes. And so on.
Used Radiators -- A used radiator can be significantly cheaper than a new one. Auto radiators for older cars can sometimes be difficult or impossible to find new.
Common Radiator Problems -- Radiator cooling system failure is one of the most common causes of car breakdown. Most cooling system failures arise from poor radiator maintenance.
Radiator 101 -- Have you ever asked yourself "What is a radiator, what does it radiate, and how does it work anyway?"
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Car Care Help
Car Radiator Cooling Quiz -- Try our short quiz on automotive cooling systems to test your knowledge (and, hey, you might even learn something while you're at it!)
Emergency Radiator Repair -- With a little ingenuity and a basic toolbox, you can often make emergency car radiator repairs that will get you safely to the service station.
Flushing Your Radiator -- Proper radiator maintenance requires that you periodically flush the cooling system in your car, truck, or SUV. By properly maintaining your cooling system, your car radiator will last longer, perform better, and remain reliable.
Radiator Maintenance -- Maintaining your vehicle's radiator and cooling system is important for keeping your car in good working order.
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