Radiadores y piezas para Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS Radiators & Parts

The Cadillac CTSu001as radiator is key to keeping its engine at the appropriate operating temperature. When the radiator is no longer up to the task, it can lead to engine overheating and breakdowns. You can find the radiator for your Cadillac CTS and parts that go with it.

How does the radiator function?

The CTSu001as radiator dissipates heat that the coolant has carried away from the motor. Combustion engines generate far more heat than they can safely sustain while running without serious damage like a cracked cylinder head or blown seals occurring. The radiator is the end point of the motoru001as cooling system, releasing the engineu001as heat into the atmosphere.

The radiator is a network of channels that hot coolant circulates through. These channels have spaces between them that allows air to flow through the radiator. When the cooling fan blows air through the radiator, the air flow cools off the coolant. The coolant then continues through the system, returning to the engine where it picks up more heat and carries it back to the radiator again.

How is a radiator kept in working condition?

Some maintenance practices for a radiator include the following:

  • Replacing antifreeze: A sound practice is to replace the antifreeze in the cooling system at least once a year. This removes the contaminants that have built up in it and prevents clogging in small spaces like the radiatoru001as tubes.
  • Checking the overflow tank: Checking the tank periodically and filling it to the recommended level is a good practice. You will notice leaks before they become serious and maintain the amount of antifreeze needed for the radiator to perform optimally.
  • Replacing hoses as needed: The hoses that connect the radiator to the rest of the system are prone to becoming soft and cracking. This can lead to slow coolant leaks and eventually to more serious ones. Inspecting the hoses regularly and replacing them will avoid sudden blowouts.
What are the signs that the radiator should be inspected?
  • Overheating: If you notice the CTS running hot or overheating occasionally, have the radiator checked for leaks or clogging.
  • Leaks: Physical damage or long-term corrosion will lead to leaks in the radiator. Major leaks will leave puddles under the radiator. You might also see steam escaping while the engine is running.
  • Dirty antifreeze: When the coolant becomes dirty enough that itu001as visibly discolored or cloudy, you should flush the system and replace it with clean antifreeze. Dirty antifreeze indicates that clogging could be happening that will impair parts of the system that have small spaces, like the radiator.

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