what does the radiator do

A radiator is a component of a cars cooling system that helps to eliminate excess heat from the engine. The engine in a vehicle burns fuel and creates energy, which generates heat. Venting this heat away from engine parts is important to prevent damage. Radiators work to eliminate heat from the engine by dispersing a mix of antifreeze and water throughout its fins, which releases some of the engine’s heat while taking in cool air before continuing to pass the rest of the engine. The process begins when the thermostat in the front of the engine detects excess heat. Then coolant and water get released from the radiator and sent through the engine to absorb this heat. Once the liquid picks up excess heat, it is sent back to the radiator, which works to blow air across it and cool it down, exchanging the heat with the air outside the vehicle. The radiator utilizes thin metal fins during the process, which are effective at allowing heat to quickly escape to the air outside the car. The radiator has three main parts, known as the outlet and inlet tanks, the core, and the pressure cap. The radiator hose connects the engine to the radiator and allows the coolant to run through the respective tank. The fan is another important element that guarantees the correct operation of the radiator. It is activated, for example, when stopping or standing in a traffic jam, because the momentum of the air cannot then take away the heat.