Engine Cooling System: Operation
| 1 - ENGINE OIL COOLER |
| 5 - ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS |
| 2 - RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP |
| 6 - WATER PUMP |
| 3 - PRESSURIZED COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER |
| 7 - THERMOSTAT |
| 4 - HEATER CORE |
| 8 - RADIATOR |
The cooling systems maintains engine temperature in a range that will provide satisfactory engine performance and emission levels under all expected driving conditions.
It also provides a source of hot water (coolant) for heater performance. It performs this task by transferring heat from engine block to the coolant, then moving this heated coolant to the radiator where the heat is transferred to the ambient air.
- When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed. The cooling system has no flow through the radiator. The coolant flows through the engine, water pump, and heater.
- When the engine is warm, the thermostat is at full open. The coolant flows through the radiator, heater, and water pump.