A Radiator Cap keeps the cooling system pressured, which raises the boiling point. When coolant heats up it expands, or increases in volume, creating more pressure in the cooling system. Once the cooling system reaches the caps rated pressure, the pressure spring compresses and allows coolant to flow into the overflow tank. This process allows for the expansion of the coolant, while keeping the cooling system at the proper operating pressure.
Cooling Heating
Bad Radiator Cap – A Cheap Fix, For A Potential, Disaster
When was the last time you checked to see, if you had a bad radiator cap ? The radiator cap is a very important part of the engine’s cooling system. But, it is often overlooked, […]
