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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Safety Catch

Safety catch. 2013-2016. Convertible,.
$288.00 CAD
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8W6121284AF - : Radiator Support Baffle for Audi Image

Radiator Support Baffle

Convertible, outer, 2.0L, from 02/19/2018.
$81.00 CAD
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Splash Shield

Radiator Support Splash Shield. Baffle Plate. Carrier. Center cover. Cover Panel. Crossmember. Deflector. End plate. Front Cover. Front...
$973.00 CAD
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5N0122051CC - : Lower Hose for Audi Image

Lower Hose

Front. Q3. From 04/25/2016. To 04/25/2016.
$393.00 CAD
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8R0121055D - : Lower Hose for Audi Image

Lower Hose

Q5. 2.0L, gas. Radiator to Pipe.
$248.00 CAD
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8W6121283AF - : Radiator Support Baffle for Audi Image

Radiator Support Baffle

Convertible, outer, 2.0L, from 02/19/2018.
$85.00 CAD
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4G8121284AG - : Radiator Support Baffle for Audi Image

Radiator Support Baffle

3.0L. with prestige pkg.
$120.00 CAD
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Radiator Support Splash Shield

3.0 Liter. 4.0 Liter. A6. Radiator Support Splash Shield. S6. Fits A6, A7, A7 Sportback, RS7, RS7 Sportback, S6, S7, S7 Sportback 3.0...
$824.00 CAD
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80A807319 - : Bumper Cover Spacer Panel for Audi Image

Bumper Cover Spacer Panel

End plate. 2018-20.
$129.00 CAD
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8U0145803F - : Inter-Cooler for Audi Image

Inter-Cooler

Q3.
$688.00 CAD
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