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Cooling system for SUV
Most people who own cars and 4x4s think the cooling system in the vehicle is a simple device, but it is not. All elements of the water cooling system in an internal combustion engine work together in a fine balancing act. In fact, under the hood of a 4x4, the cooling system is affected by very complex engineering laws of thermodynamics, pressure, aerodynamics and more.
In the heat of the internal combustion engine, fluids and gases are under pressure. Do not open the filler cap without allowing sufficient time to cool down after the motor has been running, as the radiator coolant reaches a high temperature and could shoot out due to heat expansion, possibly causing serious burn injuries. The cooling system of the car or truck is designed to keep the engine at proper operating temperature.
This is because all engines are designed to operate most efficiently and reliably at a cetain temperature.
Most of the work done by the cooling system is designed to remove the engine from the accumulated heat. This heat is generated by burning fuel in the internal combustion engine. A good cooling system must also be designed to allow the engine to reach proper operating temperature as quickly as possible and then control it. With more powerful engines, desired operating temperature is reached more quickly.
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