If the engine of your car began to overheat frequently, and temperature sensor literally "screams", then something happened to the engine cooling radiator. Replacing the radiator will be more profitable than repairing it, besides, even one crack will provoke the appearance of a couple of new ones, which will certainly affect the engine, and not in the best way. In order to install a new radiator, you do not have to go to a car service, you can do everything yourself in the garage.

What you need to know about the radiator

The importance of radiators cannot be underestimated, since it is this element that protects the engine from overheating. The radiator consists of a cooling element and tanks with attachments. It is to these tanks that pipes, hoses and nozzles are attached, they go along the top or bottom of the radiator. Actually, a radiator is a heat exchanger that removes heat. Usually this part is located directly in front of the engine. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the radiator is in conditions that are extremely close to extreme, that is, under the influence of high temperatures and an aggressive external environment, therefore, do not be surprised that sometimes this element ceases to function normally. The radiator may stop working due to a faulty cooling element or a broken reservoir. When such a breakdown occurs, you need to either quickly repair everything, or change the radiator. Otherwise, the car engine will simply overheat, which is very undesirable.

The main function of the engine cooling radiator is to maintain the temperature required for normal engine operation. When the engine is just started, the radiator does not take heat from it, so that the engine can quickly warm up. When the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat turns on, which "turns on". After a long run of the engine with high frequency rpm, the coolant temperature will rise. If this happens, then the fan starts to work, which drives the air flow through the center of the radiator in order to enhance heat transfer.

After you start the engine, the fluid heats up to a temperature of 120 ° C due to the high pressure in the sealed system. As soon as the engine is shut off, the temperature of the fluid gradually decreases, lowering the pressure in the system. Parts, the walls of which are quite thin, suffer from mechanical and thermal stress, and this leads to an acceleration of the corrosion process. As you know, it greatly weakens the parts and connecting elements, which after a while simply fail.

The radiator may fail either due to an impressive "age", or due to mechanical damage, or due to too high internal pressure. If you use the same portion of coolant for too long, it will cause corrosion, and rusted particles will clog the entire system, and this will interfere with the formation and maintenance of operating temperature. For this reason, the engine may overheat, and the coolant will boil, as a result of which steam plugs will form, too high pressure will be formed in the system, which leads to rupture of the radiator honeycomb and pipes. If the valve, which is needed to remove the vapors, is still not working, then the rupture will occur much faster. In order to prevent such an incident, the radiator must be changed in time, and for this it will have to be dismantled.

What is needed to remove the radiator

Before proceeding to the execution of work, a few words must be said about what tools will be required for this. Basically, you will not need anything special: the usual set of keys, a pair of screwdrivers and a free clean container for antifreeze. If you decide not to repair the radiator, but to install a new one, then you will have to buy a new product. Better to buy original part for which the guarantee is issued. Nevertheless, the choice is yours, since the price of the original is more than 2 times higher than the price of the copy.

Radiator removal process

Modern radiators can be removed easily and easily; there is a small row of fasteners at the bottom. Next, you will learn exactly how to do everything right.

1) Antifreeze needs to be drained

It is only necessary to proceed to work on removing the radiator after the engine has completely cooled down, otherwise you will simply get a burn from the boiling one. First, unscrew the pressure crush, which can be located either on the radiator itself, or on a separate tank, if there is one. The pressure cap is located at the very top of the radiator. You will probably notice it because of the characteristic inscription “Do not open when the engine is running and hot”. It's okay if a small leak of antifreeze occurs. The coolant in the system is under pressure, so small leaks are common.

Prepare the container in advance, where you will drain the one in the system. Most cars have a special tap or drain plug on the bottom of the radiator - just unscrew this tap or open the plug, the antifreeze will come out of the system by itself. If it does not leak, then take a soft wire, which you need to pierce the plug. In the absence of this valve or plug, as well as the impossibility of removing the blockage with a wire, simply disconnect the lower thick radiator hose. You can keep this antifreeze, it is not necessary to change it after you drain it. If he is already many years and kilometers, then in any case he will have to fill in a new coolant.

2) Disconnect the radiator hoses and wires

Before removing the radiator, check all hoses and clamps. If any of them have worn out, then you definitely need to buy a replacement for them. As practice shows, clamps with screw clamps almost always break, so they need to be replaced in advance. If necessary, you can take notes for yourself so that you can connect all the hoses back. Do not confuse the hoses that go to the main radiator and the air conditioner radiator. The radiators themselves should not be confused, the device for the air conditioner is located closer to the grill. Most likely, only a couple of pipes (not hoses) will go to the radiator of the air conditioner, since a rather impressive pressure is formed in them. These pipes should not be touched at all.

In addition to the hoses above and below, which you will immediately notice, there will most likely be another hose below, and if there is expansion tank a hose will also go to it. An electric bundle of wires will be approached to the radiator, which connect the device itself with a temperature sensor and with an automatic fan switch. All of these wires must be disconnected before removing the radiator.

3) Dismantle the fan

There may be wires between the heatsink and the fan. It all depends on the design - you have to either remove the fan to gain access to the radiator, or remove everything together. In some car models, a mudguard may be located under the radiator, which also needs to be removed. Cars with automatic transmission may have a special cooler in the gearbox, and this cooler is located at the bottom of the radiator. Be sure to disconnect the battery from the battery before removing the radiator as it is electrically connected.

Often, the radiator mounts are easily accessible and immediately noticeable, but for some models, the radiator can be fixed with unusual mounts: carefully examine the radiator and find the points where the fasteners are located. An ordinary radiator has 4 fasteners on the sides and a pair of hoses at the top and bottom. In an electric fan, bolts hold not only the fan, but also the casing.

Before unscrewing any oily fitting, place a container under the connection where the oil will drain. If the antifreeze can be refilled, the oil must not be reused. Pour into the gearbox fresh oil as soon as a new radiator is installed. Oil connections must be sealed with rubber bands or polyethylene, so that dirt will not get there.

The radiator mounting bolts must be unscrewed, and if the device is difficult to get, then remove everything that interferes. Do not forget that the parts to be removed must remain intact. Pull out the heatsink very carefully so as not to damage the soft inner slots and the heatsink housing. Try not to hit the radiator blades if the fan cannot be removed separately.

And finally, some tips for installing a new radiator. First of all, it must fit perfectly into the attachment point. Do not place it too abruptly as the plates may be damaged. After installation, replace all hoses and snap the clamps securely. In case of problems with the installation of the hoses, lubricate them with heat transfer fluid. And only after the radiator and hoses are installed, coolant is poured into the system.

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As a rule, most motorists begin to pay attention to the cooling system only when it starts to fail, which, according to statistics, happens quite often. Meanwhile, most of the problems that arise during the operation of the car are caused precisely by a malfunction of the cooling radiator. And there is a logical explanation for this: the cooling system is forced to function in not the most favorable conditions.

Often working temperature it is close to 120 degrees, which, in combination with high pressure does not contribute to the safety of the radiator and other elements of the cooling system.

At the same time, it is also impossible to discount the banal aging of the car cooling radiator, in connection with which you have to change it. But how can this be done on different models car domestic production we'll talk in this article.

The content of the article:

How to change a cooling radiator for a VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112

You'll need:

• Key "10";
• Screwdriver;

1). We open the hood, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, take out the drain plug on the left side of the radiator and drain the coolant.

2). We drain the antifreeze from the cylinder block (to speed up this process, you can unscrew the plug on the expansion tank).

3) ... Turn off the radiator fan (for convenience, you can also remove and air filter).

4). Unscrew the bolts on the left side of the radiator.

5). Another one at the bottom of the radiator.

6). We carefully remove the radiator fan.

7). We unscrew the fasteners of the clamps and disconnect the radiator pipes.

8). We take out the radiator itself, change it to a new one and install it in the reverse order. Do not forget to fill in the coolant.

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How to change a cooling radiator for a VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

You'll need:

• Keys and heads "for 8" and "for 10";
• Screwdriver;

1). Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the plug from the expansion tank and drain the coolant.

3) ... We remove the radiator together with the cooling fan. To simplify this task, I recommend first removing the fan, and only after that the radiator. To do this, we need to remove the power connector for the electric fan motor, remove the clamps and disconnect all the pipes that fit the radiator.

4) ... We unscrew the plate with which the radiator is fixed, tilt it towards the engine and remove it from the installation site.

5) ... The installation of a new radiator is carried out in the reverse order, after which we pour coolant into the expansion barrel and check the operation of the engine, or rather the operation of the cooling system.

How to change the cooling radiator on a Chevrolet Niva?

You'll need:

• Heads for "10" and "7";
• Key extension;

1) ... Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and drain the coolant.

2) ... We remove the air filter and casing, in connection with which we unscrew the four fixing bolts and loosen the pipe clamps.

3) ... Open the lid on the power steering reservoir and unscrew the clamps for securing the hoses that follow from it to the radiator.

4) ... Before completely dismantling the first hose, we prepare the container and drain the liquid here, after which we repeat the same operation with the second hose.

5) ... Disconnect the terminals from the fan start unit.

6) ... Disconnect the clamp from the pipe going to the thermostat.

7) ... For the convenience of removing the radiator, it is also recommended to dismantle the "fly catcher", which is held by 4 bolts.

9) ... After that, it will be possible to separate the unit with the fan and the radiator itself.

10) ... There are six attachment points for dismantling and disconnecting them, which can be unscrewed with a wrench.

11) ... Even after all the bolts have been unscrewed, the radiator will still not give in, because it will be held by the hose at the bottom and the air trap.

12) ... Disconnect these parts with a key "10", unscrewing 2 bolts, and simply bend the air trap, because it is made of light metal.

13) ... As soon as all the parts are dismantled, you can remove the radiator from your seat.

How to change a cooling radiator on a Lada Kalina?

You'll need:

• Heads for 7, 8, 10, 13 and 17 mm;
• Ratchet handle or crank;
• Extension cords;
• Screwdrivers with both flat and cruciform blades;
• Pliers;

I would like to note right away that in this case, the option of replacing the radiator with a Lada Kalina without a climate system is being considered.

1) ... Disconnect battery terminals and drain the coolant.

2) ... Having previously removed the air filter housing, remove the fan by unscrewing the bolts and nuts of its fastening and disconnecting the two power connectors.

3) ... We loosen the lower clamping screw securing the pipe clamp and carefully disconnect the pipe from the radiator, substituting the container, since the remaining coolant may spill out.

4) ... We do the same with the upper radiator pipe.

5) ... Do not forget also about the upper hose, which goes from the expansion tank to the very top of the radiator.

7) ... After that, we tilt the radiator slightly back towards the engine, disengaging it from the mounting studs.

8) ... Carefully take out the cooling radiator.

9) ... We replace it with a new one and install it in the reverse order.

How to change a cooling radiator on a Lada Priore?

1)

2) ... Remove the radiator fan.

3) ... We remove the sound signal.

4) ... We loosen the tightening of the clamp of the supply hose to the radiator.

5) ... Remove the hose from the radiator hose.

6) ... In the same way, remove the outlet hose from the radiator.

7) ... We unscrew the two nuts securing the radiator to the body.

8) ... Remove the steam hose holder from the hole in the upper cross member of the engine compartment.

9) ... We tilt the radiator towards the engine. We loosen the tightening of the band clamp of the steam hose.

10) ... Remove the hose from the radiator fitting.

11) ... We take out the radiator up.

12) ... Remove the two bottom mount pads from the radiator if they remain on the radiator dowel pins or remove them from the holes in the cross member if they remain on the body. We replace torn or lost elasticity pillows.

13) ... We remove the rubber-metal bushings from the radiator brackets. We replace torn or loose rubber bushings.

14) ... We install the radiator in place in the reverse order, after putting on the radiator pins the cushions of the lower mount and inserting the bushings of the upper mount into the brackets.

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How to change a cooling radiator for a VAZ 2109 2108

1). Disconnect the battery and drain the liquid.

2) ... If your car is with an injection engine, then remove the air filter housing from it.

3) ... We cut the clamp that secures the wiring harnesses.

4) ... Disconnect the fan wiring block;

5) ... Remove the traction clamp throttle located on the fan shroud.

6) ... Disconnect the radiator outlet hose, which is connected to the thermostat.

7) ... We also disconnect the supply hose connected to the cooling jacket branch pipe.

8) ... Remove the steam hose.

9) ... We unscrew the nut fixing the radiator to the body from above (the fan casing is fixed with the same bolt).

10) ... We tilt the radiator towards the engine.

11) ... We remove it by moving it upwards as an assembly with a fan.

12) ... We loosen the tightening of the clamps.

13) ... Disconnect all hoses from the radiator.

14) ... We unscrew the bolts and nuts that secure the casing with the fan and the radiator.

15) ... Disconnect the fan casing.

16) ... We remove from the radiator two cushions of the lower mount (if they are torn or lost elasticity, we replace them with new ones).

VIDEO

How to change a cooling radiator for a VAZ 2107

You'll need:

• Keys on "10" and "8";
• Screwdriver;

1) ... Disconnect the terminals from the battery and drain the coolant.

2) ... We loosen the clamp and remove the lower and upper supply pipes.

3) ... Disconnect the fan sensor connector.

4) ... Disconnect the fan connector.

5) ... We unscrew the three bolts securing the electric fan to the radiator (an 8 mm wrench is required).

8) ... We remove the cooling radiator (this must be done very carefully so as not to damage it).

9) ... We check the condition of the rubber cushions and, if necessary, replace them.

10) ... We put a new radiator (we perform the same actions in reverse order).

Conclusion

At the end of the installation work, fill in the coolant, start the car and wait until it warms up to operating temperatures and the fan turns on. We inspect all connections for leaks.

In simple terms, the cooling radiator is designed to remove excess heat from power unit... That is, it serves to protect against motor overheating, does not allow the engine to fail.

But over time, even in the most gentle operating mode, the radiator may fail. Some are trying to repair it, although in fact the repair will only give a temporary effect, allowing you to get to the station on your own. Maintenance... Most the best way Is a replacement.

Design

The structural elements of the cooling unit under consideration today are:

• Two body parts;
• Branch pipes;
• Cores;
• Drain cock located at the bottom of the body;
• Filler plug at the top of the body with two valves (inlet and outlet).

Also, in fairness, it is worth attributing to the cooling system the thermostat and the electric fan, which play their own important role in the cooling of the motor.

1. The body consists of two tanks with adjoining nozzles, through which the coolant flows.
2. The core is a row of brass tubes that are brazed to the cooling fins. They can be found inside the enclosure.
3. The filler plug allows the coolant to be diverted to the radiator, and the drain cock serves to drain the fluid when needed.

Why is the motor overheating

The engine on a VAZ 2110 can overheat for various reasons. The first priority is to reduce the efficiency of the cooling system. Why does it stop working properly?

1. The cooling system pipes may become clogged. This situation is rare today. Mainly provided that a very low grade coolant is used for CO. There is only one way out - to change the pipes and use a normal coolant.
2. Various smudges, leaks lead to a decrease in the level of the coolant. Here you will have to replace all the components that cause the leak.
3. The housing is dirty. Over time, debris, dirt, leaves, insect corpses and so on accumulate on the radiator housing. This negatively affects work efficiency. Therefore, be sure to periodically clean the exterior of the case.
4. Radiator leaking. In such a situation, you will have to remove it, assess the extent of the damage and decide whether to repair it or replace it with a new one.

Choosing a new

Before removing the cooling radiator from your VAZ 2110, you need to think about which unit will be in its place. There are not so many options, but the choice should be made wisely.

There are two types of cooling devices for the domestic “top ten” - aluminum and copper... And here it is important to think about what exactly you want - reliable, long-term work, or the minimum financial costs for its purchase.

1. Aluminum. They are lightweight and cheap enough. Prices directly depend on the manufacturer. But such radiators have worst indicator thermal conductivity, it does not cool the engine as efficiently. Plus, aluminum units are characterized by the appearance of corrosion after a short period of operation. Among the most popular models, we note two:
   1. Luzar. Its cost is now about 1000 rubles;
   2. Pramo. You will have to pay about 1600 rubles for it.
2. Copper. They have a lot of weight, but they cope with their immediate task more efficiently. Service life is much longer, copper protects against corrosion. For a leak, you will have to try hard, hit the front end on something hard. That is, the mechanical strength of copper radiators on high level. The only drawback- high price. For 5 thousand rubles, you can purchase a magnificent two-row radiator, the efficiency of which is increased by 40 percent.

Replacement

The procedure for dismantling and replacement is simple, if you first study the operating manual, as well as watch video tutorials, and consult with specialists.

Do the work step by step to achieve the desired result:

• Drain the coolant through the bottom plug;
• Remove from your seat battery because it will interfere with you during the replacement process;
• If we are talking about injection engine, then you will have to additionally remove the air filter;
• Be sure to disassemble the upper fasteners to the frame, and also release the electric fan. It will have to be dismantled;
• Additionally, remove two pipes - those that supply and remove steam;
• Tilt the radiator slightly towards the power unit, which will allow it to be removed without much effort;
• With a slight leak and no damage by corrosion, the radiator is quite amenable to repair. Although we do not advise you to take risks, since even a well-repaired radiator can regularly cause various problems;
• By setting new unit, pay attention to the rubber cushions. The radiator housing rests on them with its lower part. These cushions must fit firmly into the holes located on the cross member;
• Pour new coolant into the system, connect the pipes, put the battery back in place, tighten all the plugs. Only now you can turn on the engine, check the efficiency of the new element of the cooling system.

The procedure for replacing the cooling radiator on a VAZ 2110 car cannot be called in any way complicated. Yes, it has certain subtleties, nuances, requires compliance with security measures and accurate, consistent work.

Nevertheless, is it worth contacting a car service for such services? Unlikely. Yes, there are professionals working there, but are you sure of their qualifications? Alas, many unscrupulous service stations install old, repaired radiators, or acquire cheap analogs, presenting them to you as good, imported and, of course, expensive.

There are more than enough schemes to deceive customers at a car service. They may start to change the radiator, but say that you still have a whole list there. serious problems which in fact do not exist. They will do the simplest work, if they do anything at all, and give you a tidy bill.

Replacing the radiator should be done when its tightness is lost, because sealing is not always effective. Replacing the radiator should start by draining the coolant. It is better to do this on a cooled engine. There is no need to drain all the liquid, we drain it directly from the radiator. It is more convenient to remove the radiator itself together with the electric fan, and then disconnect it.

We start by unscrewing the engine protection, if any, from the side with the key "8" drain plug radiator.

If not drain tap, but there is a valve, then in order to drain the coolant without losses, spills, etc., it is necessary to unscrew it with the expansion tank cap closed. First, it is necessary to equalize the pressure in the cooling system to atmospheric by opening the tank cap.

ATTENTION: DO NOT PERFORM WORK ON A HOT ENGINE! There is a risk of splashing liquid and getting burned!

We substitute the dishes under the drain, where the coolant will drain. With the lid closed ...

unscrew the valve ...

By slightly opening and closing the cover of the expansion tank, we adjust this pressure. Next, unscrew the screws securing the air filter housing:

and air hose clamp:

We take out the sensor connector mass flow air and remove the air filter housing,

while opening access to the part of the radiator where the pipes and the steam hose are located:

We start removing the radiator. Using the "8" head, unscrew the two nuts securing the pressure plate ...

... and shoot it.

Having tilted the radiator towards the engine, we loosen the clamps on the radiator of the inlet pipe and the steam outlet hose.

The designations in the figure are as follows:
1. Steam hose
2. Inlet pipe
3. Clamp of the inlet pipe
4. Clamp for steam hose

We also loosen the clamp of the outlet pipe located at the bottom of the radiator:

Disconnect the hoses and fan connector. We take out the radiator together with the fan and remove the fan. To do this, use the key "for 8"

unscrew two nuts and two radiator mounting bolts.

We move the fan to a new radiator:

Putting everything together in the reverse order. At the bottom, the radiator rests on two rubber cushions,

which, during assembly, must enter the holes in the cross member. We put the pipes on the radiator fittings and tighten the clamps. We fasten the radiator and air filter. Fill in coolant to the maximum. When filling, in order to reduce the formation of steam plugs inside the cooling system, it is necessary to remove the hose from the fitting of the throttle assembly:

We start the engine and check for leaks. After a while, check the coolant level, it may drop slightly. This suggests that all vaporization is gone and air locks... Add coolant if necessary.

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Very often, when a car breaks down, its owner faces a difficult dilemma: to repair the broken part or replace it with a new one. In the case when the prices for repairs exceed the cost of purchase and installation new spare part, especially not necessary to argue.

The choice here is clearly in favor of replacing the part. But what can be done when the cost of a new spare part significantly hits the pocket?

Engine cooling system

The cooling system of a car engine belongs to one of the vital systems. You can carefully drive to the desired location with damage to the suspension of the car or inoperative headlights, but when faulty system cooling, the car engine will overheat and boil in a matter of minutes. And this is fraught with serious consequences. One of the key elements of the cooling system is the radiator. This device plays an important role, since it is the central unit of the entire cooling system and protects the motor from critical overheating.

The cooling system is known to car motor works in conditions high blood pressure and temperature. Such extreme conditions When working, the elements of the system become clogged and age much faster than the rest of the components of the car, and therefore, failure of car radiators is a very frequent phenomenon.

If the cooling radiator fails, replacing the radiator will be the most in a simple way solving the problem. This will be the fastest and most reliable way to get rid of the problem. But on the other hand, replacing a damaged radiator and buying a new one is far from the most a budget option... Often, it is more profitable to repair a radiator. To understand whether it is worth changing the radiator or if you can get by with repairs, you need to understand the causes and types of damage to this car part.

Radiator device and the main types of its malfunction

In terms of its design car radiator is very simple. It is composed of a core, which is pierced by many tubes, in addition, the device includes a pair of tanks or cans located below and above the core, sometimes the cans are installed on the sides. The coolant circulating in the system carries excess heat from the engine cylinders, flowing along the circulation, into the radiator tubes, where cooling occurs with the oncoming air flow. In the case when the engine is running in a stationary position of the machine, the air flow to the radiator is provided forcibly - by the fan blades.

Radiator malfunctions, as a rule, are caused by natural causes of aging and resource depletion or carelessness of the car owner who did not pay enough attention to the radiator, including forgetting to add coolant in time or clean the radiator surface from dust and dirt.

It is customary to distinguish between two main groups of malfunctions, as a result of which, radiators fail. This is core damage and leakage from the tanks. In most cases, radiator tanks are made of plastic, which over time gets microcracks that cause leaks. Many car owners, having discovered such a malfunction, are trying to solve the problem on their own using artisanal types of restoration of tanks. But, unfortunately, most of these repair attempts only stop leaks for a short time, which in the future can be very difficult for professionals to cope with.

In such cases, the repair of the part is already useless and it is necessary to buy new parts for replacement. Turning to the specialists at the first detection of radiator tank leaks, repairs can be performed very inexpensively, while the car owner will receive a guarantee for the work performed, since the plastic welding technology used has been worked out over many years and is able to ensure the serviceability of the part for a long time. A more radical way is to replace plastic tanks with metal ones, which are much more expensive, but they will permanently solve the problem of leaks. By the way, this method is very popular with many owners. japanese cars, since, for example, on selected models Subaru's plastic tanks often crack even on new cars.

Damage to the radiator core requires much more serious repairs. Damage here is usually also associated with the occurrence of a leak, which, in this case, is the result of damage to the aluminum (or copper) tubes, from which the so-called "honeycomb" or the central part of the radiator is formed.

The reasons for the damage to the core can be different circumstances. Typically, this is the result mechanical damage cores from stones that have got into the radiator from under the wheels of oncoming cars or if the cooling fan blades come into contact with the radiator. A common reason the resulting leak becomes corrosion.

Repairing damaged honeycombs is a very difficult and often ineffective task. This requires not only the availability of special equipment, but also the high professionalism of the craftsmen. About to fulfill similar repair qualitatively in the artisanal conditions of the garage, you can immediately forget. The cost of repairing a radiator core is significantly more expensive than repairing it. plastic elements... But, if the damage to the core is not massive and there is only one leak, and the car itself is still quite fresh, i.e. the radiator is not clogged with deposits, it makes sense to contact a specialized workshop to repair the radiator, since buying and installing a new one will cost more than repairing a damaged one.

Change or repair? Points for and against"

The methods of repairing radiators used today are able in most cases to almost completely restore this part of the car. In the most typical cases of damage, it will take almost twice as much to repair the radiator less money than it will cost to replace it with a new one. Especially when it comes to expensive car models. In addition, it is worth considering that often solving the issue of a malfunction of a radiator of a car's cooling system, by replacing a part with a new one, can force you to wait necessary spare part a month or more.

So, if for domestic models cars and most budget foreign cars, radiators are very often available in specialized stores, then for other cars, like this, you may not buy a radiator right away. At the same time, restoration and repair of a damaged radiator will take no more than a couple of days.

However, you should not think that everything is so cloudless and unambiguous with the repair. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for radiator repairs to not bring the expected effect. Rather, it is worth talking about cases in which repair is not appropriate. After all, not all malfunctions of this part can be repaired. So, for example, if the malfunction is caused by the clogging of the radiator pipes with aggressive chemicals, then any cleaning is useless. The tubes will not allow coolant to pass through. In this case, the only effective method- replacing the radiator with a new one.

It also happens that after an independent garage repair, the radiator must only be replaced. This happens especially often after using all kinds of sealants, the incorrect use of which clogs not only the leak, but the entire radiator as a whole. Do not forget that improper repair of the radiator can harm the entire cooling system of the car, and this is a completely different scale of work and costs for them.