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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N90761102 - : Support Nut for Audi Image

Support Nut

Support,nut. 2013-2016. 2.0L, 2009-15 with awd, tts. 4.2L. Convertible, 2.0L. 3.2L. Convertible, 3.0L. Coupe, 3.0L. 2.5L.
$2.65 CAD
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7L6122101F - : Lower Hose for Audi Image

Lower Hose

4.2L, feed. 4.2L, supply. Q7.
$52.50 CAD
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WHT000881 - : Engine Coolant Pipe O-Ring for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Pipe O-Ring

28 x 4.5mm. 4.2L, feed, 2007-10. Rear, 4.2L, front, #1. 5.2L feed. 4.2L, return, 2007-11. 4.2L, supply, lower. 4.2L, manual trans,...
$7.75 CAD
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6J145778H - : Oil Inlet Line for Audi Image

Oil Inlet Line

Q3. Oil inlet tube. A3. With timing chain. 2.0L 2009-15 with awd, TT. Feed line.
$418.00 CAD
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5Q0122101GS - : Radiator Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Radiator Coolant Hose

Assembly. Incl.Coupling and Hose.
$214.00 CAD
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59121103C - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

EGR Cooler to Pipe. All Required. Diesel, lower, 2010-12. 3.0L, #2.
$27.30 CAD
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59121056G - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Pipe to Pipe. Cooler. 3.0L diesel, return.
$50.30 CAD
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59121057H - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Pipe to Water Connection. Near EGR Cooler. Diesel, lower, 2010-12. 3.0L.
$15.85 CAD
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59121625D - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Valve To Heater. Outlet. Diesel, lower, 2013-14. Elbow. 3.0L diesel, return.
$26.65 CAD
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59145771AC - : Oil Line for Audi Image

Oil Line

Q7. Supply. Oil feed tube. 3.0L.
$323.00 CAD
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4M0805594E - : Radiator Support Panel for Audi Image

Radiator Support Panel

4.0L.
$1,734.00 CAD
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