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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8R0121081M - : Engine Coolant Overflow Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Overflow Hose

Reservoir hose. 2.0L, gas.
$113.00 CAD
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8K1819371AE - : HVAC Heater Hose for Audi Image

HVAC Heater Hose

Inlet.
$261.00 CAD
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8K1863822L - : Radiator Support Splash Shield for Audi Image

Radiator Support Splash Shield

Splash pan. 4.2L. 3.0L. 3.2L.
$528.00 CAD
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8W0121674B - : Radiator Support Air Duct for Audi Image

Radiator Support Air Duct

2.0L 2020-24 40 tsfi. 3.0L. 2021-25. 2.0L 2020-25 45 tsfi.
$49.26 CAD
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8Y4807763T94 - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

S3, 2022-24, black/black.
$321.00 CAD
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79145910H - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Turbocharger Cooling. Incl.Pipe. Coolant. Right. Water inlet. Water pipe. 4.0L, from 1/2013. From 02/18/2013. To 01/07/2013. To...
$412.00 CAD
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8W8825216A - : Floor Pan Splash Shield for Audi Image

Floor Pan Splash Shield

Hatchback.
$227.50 CAD
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4N0121081BJ - : Engine Coolant Pipe for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Pipe

3.0L, with plug-in hybrid, main, lower.
$76.00 CAD
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8S0825202B - : Floor Pan Splash Shield for Audi Image

Floor Pan Splash Shield

Convertible.
$168.50 CAD
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6M121692AC - : Engine Coolant Pipe for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Pipe

3.0L, main hoses, center. 3.0L 2020-25. Breather. 3.0L 2020-24. #1. Water feed tube. Convertible, 3.0L, 2018-19, #1. Coupe, 3.0L, #1.
$232.50 CAD
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6M121507B - : Engine Water Pump Outlet Pipe for Audi Image

Engine Water Pump Outlet Pipe

3.0L, main, 02/06/21-10/13/2021. 3.0L, main, to 10/13/2021. Convertible, 3.0L, main, from 06/02/2021.
$213.00 CAD
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