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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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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5QM145803D - : Inter-Cooler for Audi Image

Inter-Cooler

Q3.
$691.00 CAD
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6B121687 - : Engine Coolant Bypass Pipe O-Ring for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Bypass Pipe O-Ring

2.0L, diesel. 20.5 x 5.5mm.
$12.45 CAD
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2Q0122323A - : Radiator Shutter Assembly for Audi Image

Radiator Shutter Assembly

Engine code: dnvb or dywa. Lower. A3.
$341.00 CAD
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8J0121445 - : Engine Coolant Hose for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Hose

Tee To Heater.
$85.00 CAD
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4KE145920G - : Engine Coolant Pipe for Audi Image

Engine Coolant Pipe

Right, # 3.
$304.00 CAD
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4G8807611A - : Radiator Support Air Deflector for Audi Image

Radiator Support Air Deflector

A7 with prestige pkg, S7.
$440.00 CAD
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4G0825207F - : Floor Pan Splash Shield for Audi Image

Floor Pan Splash Shield

Shield used to direct water/debris away From the floor pan. Center. Floor Pan Splash. Lining. Side cover. Underbody. Fits A6, S6
$540.00 CAD
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