Berkeley Auto Repair

The car radiator enables the engine to maintain an appropriate temperature. It means that the engine cannot get too hot, but at the same time, it must have the necessary heat to convert gasoline into energy. The radiator helps transfer heat from the liquid coolant into the ambient air by way of its many thin tubes. The radiator serves to cool the engine by circulating coolant to the engine and engine cylinder. Inside the car, there is a thermostat that regulates the flow between the engine and the radiator. If the coolant drops below the required temperature, the thermostat restricts the flow of coolant. When the engine warms up, fluid enters through the radiator and radiator hoses. The purpose is to prevent overheating. Then the radiator cap is designed to release pressure. Once the radiator is cool, the coolant returns to it. As a reminder to avoid burn accidents, people should avoid lifting the radiator cap of a car that has recently been running because it will be too hot to touc ... read more