Car technology has
improved leaps and bounds over the years, leading to safer and more
fuel efficient vehicles. No matter how advanced today’s automobiles
are, however, one fact remains the same: all will succumb to
overheating. Thankfully, all cars come equipped with radiators, a
series of chambers where heated coolant is sent to be cooled down by
a supercharged fan.
Strides in engine
technology has made radiators more advanced too, with aluminum being
the material of choice since the mid-80s. What are the benefits of an
aluminum car radiator?
Lightweight Material
Aluminum is one of the
lighter metals, making aluminum radiators easier to ship, install and
replace. More importantly, it reduces the overall weight of your
vehicle, which contributes to fuel efficiency, speed, and ease of
steering.
More Efficient
Many argue that brass
radiators conduct heat better than aluminum ones, which is
technically true. However, what aluminum lacks in conductivity it
makes up for with tensile strength, a property that allows larger
tubes to be made. As such, more coolant can pass through at any given
time, cooling the engine more efficiently.
Environmentally
Friendly
Unlike paper or glass,
metals can be recycled infinitely without diminishing their chemical
properties. When it’s time to replace your aluminum radiator, it
can be melted down and fashioned into another radiator or other
aluminum products.
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