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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Auxiliary Radiator

From 09/26/2011. Fits R8 Center, Outer. Outer. R8. R8 Right, Left. R8. Right, Left. Center, Outer.
$1,204.00 CAD
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Turbocharger Coolant Line

Cross over pipe. 2.9L left upper. side. Turbocharger.
$190.00 CAD
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Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket

5.2L rear.
$77.00 CAD
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80A807233B - : Radiator Support Splash Shield for Audi Image

Radiator Support Splash Shield

Lower panel. 2018-20 SQ5. 2020.
$382.00 CAD
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7C121058G - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Water Pump Outlet Pipe to Bypass Pipe. 4.2L, manual trans, rear. 6.0L, feed, to vin 4e6008011.
$33.05 CAD
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80A807320 - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

End plate. 2018-20.
$129.00 CAD
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8E0805363 - : Radiator Support Bracket for Audi Image

Radiator Support Bracket

Holder. 2.0L. 4.2L. 2.0 & 3.2L.
$133.00 CAD
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8K0819377H - : Engine Coolant Pipe for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Pipe

3.2L, auxiliary.
$361.00 CAD
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79121063AA - : Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Coolant Hose

Alternator. All Required. 4.2L, feed, 2007-10, upper.
$12.97 CAD
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8V7805588 - : Radiator Support Panel for Audi Image

Radiator Support Panel

Convertible,.
$1,121.00 CAD
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4M8807513A1RR - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

2019-23, platinum gray.
$425.00 CAD
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8V0122157 - : Hose for Audi Image

Hose

Inlet. Front center. 2.5L, front.
$423.00 CAD
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