What Radiators Do

They're heatsinks. In other words, they help keep the engine in your Audi from overheating.

How a Radiator Works

In short, it uses coolant (antifreeze) to absorb the excess heat generated as your engine runs. Plus, it helps scatter the heat. The process is simple.

First, antifreeze flows through radiator hoses – inlet and outlet hoses, to be exact. The fluid gets pressurized by a radiator cap along the way. As it travels, it captures as much heat as it can. Then, flat, fin-style aluminum tubes expel the heat, with help from a fan to dispel it.

Some radiators have extra fins, called turbulators. They dissipate heat even better. Others have side-mounted tanks, called transmission coolers. They transfer the heat of transmission operation to the coolant.

Signs of Radiator Problems

Unfortunately, a radiator can go bad and even fail, but luckily, there are symptoms that'll tell you that's happening. They include:

  • Strange engine noises
  • A temperature gauge that reads unusually high
  • The sweet, syrupy odor of ethylene glycol (indicating a coolant leak)
  • Dirty or sludgy antifreeze
  • Coolant leaks
  • Heater and¬†air conditioning¬†malfunctions

To figure out what could be causing these problems, perform a thorough inspection.

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59121056C - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Diesel, auxiliary. Turbocharger Cooling.
$16.50 CAD
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79145742C - : Oil Return Line for Audi Image

Oil Return Line

4.0 Liter. Line used to transmit oil amongst the turbo, Intercooler and engine. Feed Line. Hose. Inlet pipe. Intake pipe. Oil feed tube....
$205.00 CAD
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4M08532999B9 - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

2020-24, bumper cover & trim.
$14.50 CAD
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4M8807791AY9B - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

2019-23, black.
$507.00 CAD
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8K1863821B - : Radiator Support Splash Shield for Audi Image

Radiator Support Splash Shield

Coupe, 2.0L, manual trans.
$985.00 CAD
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8T0807611A - : Radiator Support Splash Shield for Audi Image

Radiator Support Splash Shield

2013-17 A5. all. 2013-17 A5, with s-line pkg covers & reinforcements. 2013-17 S5.
$402.00 CAD
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WHT002535 - : Radiator Support Panel Nut for Audi Image

Radiator Support Panel Nut

Radiator support,retainer. Sedan,. Impact bar & components, convertible. 2019-23, with rsq8. Q7, with sport plus package, bumper...
$3.95 CAD
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1K0122291BM - : Cooling System Bypass Line Adapter for Audi Image

Cooling System Bypass Line Adapter

Lower coupling. 2.0L, diesel. Lower Radiator Coolant Hose. At Radiator. Incl.C-Clip and Seal.
$31.70 CAD
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6L145778T - : Oil Inlet Line for Audi Image

Oil Inlet Line

A5. Oil inlet tube. Oil inlet line. Q5 PHEV. 2016-18. A4 allroad. 2017-25 2017-20. Coupe, 2.0L, 2018-20.
$48.55 CAD
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