{"id":111043,"date":"2024-07-29T16:10:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T23:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=111043"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:35:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:35:36","slug":"cooling-system-must-haves-for-better-engine-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/cooling-system-must-haves-for-better-engine-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooling System Must-Haves for Better Engine Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column111043_bea868-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column111043_bea868-6b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-1ead94  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-c02e3a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading111043_e5482b-c6\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some cases, extremely hot temperatures can become too unbearable even for a cooling system that&rsquo;s been running well all year long without overheating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thicker radiator has a bigger surface area than normal, letting more air come into contact with the radiator fins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switching to a silicone radiator hose and using coolant instead of water can also improve your engine&rsquo;s cooling capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody likes a cooling system that can&rsquo;t keep up with the summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, extremely hot temperatures can become too unbearable even for a cooling system that&rsquo;s been running well all year long without overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are dozens of accessories you can get for your vehicle to beat the heat. However, if you&rsquo;re looking for a more efficient way to keep your engine cool, here are some system upgrades you might want to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle.jpg\" alt=\"cooling system upgrades parts for your vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-116017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cooling-system-upgrades-parts-for-your-vehicle-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&rsquo;re looking for a more efficient way to keep your engine cool, here are some system upgrades you might want to purchase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thicker Radiator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"radiator\">radiator<\/a> with more rows or a thicker core is one way to optimize your engine&rsquo;s cooling capacity. A radiator with more rows comes with more tubes, leading to better cooling capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surface area is an important factor to consider for engine cooling. In the case of the radiator, more rows mean more surface area. And if a radiator has a big surface area, cool air can efficiently come into contact with the radiator fins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, however, that increasing the surface area of the radiator isn&rsquo;t for everybody, which is why you should always consider the upgrade&rsquo;s application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, installing a radiator with a thicker core is intended for vehicles that are running at higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-car-rpm-stand-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"revolutions per minute\">revolutions per minute<\/a> (RPMs) than normal. These vehicles tend to generate more heat than regular vehicles, so a radiator upgrade is often necessary to keep their engines cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-1024x276.jpg\" alt=\"belt driven fan and a thicker radiator\" class=\"wp-image-117900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-1024x276.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-768x207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-1536x415.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator-150x41.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/belt-driven-fan-and-a-thicker-radiator.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you have a belt-driven fan and install a thicker radiator, you&rsquo;ll need to modify the radiator shroud or you can create an overheating problem you didn&rsquo;t have before. The fan blades should &ldquo;split the middle&rdquo; just as you see in the photo. Otherwise, you will have an overheating issue you didn&rsquo;t have before installing the thicker radiator. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also important to note the changes in your cooling system once you resort to a thicker radiator core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thicker radiator core is typically more resistant to airflow and coolant flow, so you might need to change your stock tubes and water pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-faulty-radiator\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83\"><style> .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83:active, .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u13ff7ef818a27795363c7fd084580b83:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Replace a Faulty Radiator<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/p2988_1\" alt=\"Replacement Radiators\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Replacement Radiators&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/p2988_1\" alt=\"Replacement Radiators\">    <strong>Replacement Radiators<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=GPD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gpd2766c_1\" alt=\"GPD Radiators\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;GPD Radiators&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gpd2766c_1\" alt=\"GPD Radiators\">    <strong>GPD Radiators<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=CSF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/csf3413_1\" alt=\"CSF Radiators\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;CSF Radiators&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/csf3413_1\" alt=\"CSF Radiators\">    <strong>CSF Radiators<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range:<\/strong> $100-$250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silicone Radiator Hose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-hose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Radiator hoses\">Radiator hoses<\/a> might seem like a couple of simple tubes, but a change in material can make a significant difference in your cooling system&rsquo;s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock radiator hoses are usually made of rubber, and the material has proven that radiators can run fine with it. But if you&rsquo;re looking to get the most out of your cooling system, you might want to consider switching to a silicone radiator hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silicone is best known for its durability and resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals, which explains why the material is a great substitute for rubber. It&rsquo;s also more flexible than rubber, allowing silicone hoses to fit into awkward spaces without breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in the market for a silicone radiator hose, you&rsquo;ll also have a lot of options to choose from in terms of color, so you have the creative freedom to dress up your engine with sleek styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note by Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-1024x319.jpg\" alt=\"silicone coolant hoses will allow more coolant to pass through to the outside of the hose than a conventional hose\" class=\"wp-image-117901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-1536x479.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose-150x47.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/silicone-coolant-hoses-will-allow-more-coolant-to-pass-through-to-the-outside-of-the-hose-than-a-conventional-hose.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While silicone is a great substitute for rubber, be advised that Gates research has shown that silicone coolant hoses will allow more coolant to pass through to the outside of the hose than a conventional hose.<strong> <\/strong>This graphic (courtesy Gates&reg; Rubber Company) illustrates the superiority of Gates Green Stripe hose (or equivalent) over silicone hose, which has been used on police packages, heavy trucks, and some emergency vehicles for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-hose?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Hose&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Gates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gat51356_1\" alt=\"Gates Radiator Hoses\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Gates Radiator Hoses&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gat51356_1\" alt=\"Gates Radiator Hoses\">    <strong>Gates Radiator Hoses<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-hose?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Hose&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dayco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/dy72568_1\" alt=\"Dayco Radiator Hoses\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dayco Radiator Hoses&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/dy72568_1\" alt=\"Dayco Radiator Hoses\">    <strong>Dayco Radiator Hoses<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-hose?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Hose&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=AC_Delco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac26570x_1\" alt=\"AC Delco Radiator Hoses\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;AC Delco Radiator Hoses&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac26570x_1\" alt=\"AC Delco Radiator Hoses\">    <strong>AC Delco Radiator Hoses<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Price Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>$30-$50<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiator Cap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re thinking about turning your daily driver into a mean machine with a racing engine, getting a high-pressure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"radiator cap\">radiator cap<\/a> should be on your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column111043_faef81-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column111043_faef81-ad > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column111043_96f523-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column111043_96f523-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column111043_96f523-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column111043_96f523-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column111043_96f523-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column111043_96f523-51 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nOEM radiator caps are usually rated at about 16 psi. Keeping the cooling system under pressure (along with good coolant mix) raises the boiling point of the coolant.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/checklist-for-purchasing-used-car-10-tips\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118\"><style> .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118:active, .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u47c78475c9e9099351819c1b6ebda118:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Checklist for Purchasing a Used Car: 10 Tips to Live By<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-pressure radiator cap is intended for engines running on little to no antifreeze. This type of radiator cap is used for raising the boiling point, preventing the system from boiling over the normal operating temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you run to the nearest auto parts store to get a high-pressure radiator cap, it&rsquo;s important to keep in mind that this type of radiator cap is best suited for a highly modified engine that produces more heat than stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember that getting a high-pressure radiator cap will not solve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-type-of-damage-to-expect-from-an-overheating-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"overheating issues\">overheating issues<\/a> related to your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-cap?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Cap&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Gates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gat31508_1\" alt=\"Gates Radiator Caps\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Gates Radiator Caps&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gat31508_1\" alt=\"Gates Radiator Caps\">    <strong>Gates Radiator Caps<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-cap?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Cap&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Motorad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/mrdt109_1\" alt=\"Motorad Radiator Caps\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Motorad Radiator Caps&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/mrdt109_1\" alt=\"Motorad Radiator Caps\">    <strong>Motorad Radiator Caps<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator-cap?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Radiator_Cap&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Stant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/st10268_1\" alt=\"Stant Radiator Caps\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Stant Radiator Caps&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/st10268_1\" alt=\"Stant Radiator Caps\">    <strong>Stant Radiator Caps<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Price Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>$10-$50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiator Fan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of factors come into play when it comes to keeping your engine cool, but air is definitely a common denominator among most of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, the more air that gets pulled into your engine, the better it breathes. And one way to make this happen is by upgrading your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"radiator fan\">radiator fan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a radiator fan, you&rsquo;ll need to consider several factors, including blade style, your engine setup, and whether or not you have a belt-driven or electric fan configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blade styles can either be straight or curved. Curved fan blades significantly reduce fan noise while the engine is running, but they&rsquo;re not capable of moving a lot of air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, curved fan blades aren&rsquo;t recommended for high-performing engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, straight radiator fan blades can be quite noisy, but they have a high CFM rating, which means they can move a lot of air per minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-ac-blowing-hot-air\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c\"><style> .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c:active, .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u3837d5ee85a7ad4d2efdcb1c926c621c:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">7 Reasons Why Your Car AC Unit Isn't Keeping You Cool this Summer<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When buying a radiator fan, you&rsquo;re likely to come across a variant that comes in a dual fan setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dual radiator fans are those that are capable of producing a stronger airflow. If one of the fans fails, the other one can cool the engine well enough until you get the inoperable fan fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-assembly?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Cooling_Fan_Assembly&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb621195_1\" alt=\"Dorman Radiator Fans\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Radiator Fans&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb621195_1\" alt=\"Dorman Radiator Fans\">    <strong>Dorman Radiator Fans<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-assembly?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Cooling_Fan_Assembly&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repg160902_1\" alt=\"Replacement Radiator Fans\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Replacement Radiator Fans&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repg160902_1\" alt=\"Replacement Radiator Fans\">    <strong>Replacement Radiator Fans<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-assembly?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Cooling_Fan_Assembly&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=4-Seasons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/fs76371_1\" alt=\"4-Seasons Radiator Fans\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;4-Seasons Radiator Fans&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/fs76371_1\" alt=\"4-Seasons Radiator Fans\">    <strong>4-Seasons Radiator Fans<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Price Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>$100-$250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coolant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most mechanics will tell you that it&rsquo;s okay to use water instead of coolant to prevent your engine from overheating, but they&rsquo;ll also tell you that water should only be seen as a temporary fix until you&rsquo;re able to top up on coolant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coolant transfers heat better than plain water and prevents corrosion, which, once it starts, can be slowed but never stopped. Both aluminum and ferrous metals (iron and steel) are affected by corrosion and electrolysis in cooling systems filled with water, even if the water is distilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/coolant-antifreeze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Coolant or antifreeze\">Coolant or antifreeze<\/a> has anti-corrosive properties and other additives that can help your engine for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some coolants also come with concentrated blends and inhibitors that can protect the engine from extreme temperatures, corrosion, and rust for up to 12,000 hours and 600,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to regular distilled water, coolant has a lower boiling point. 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