Cooling System - Description

DESCRIPTION

The cooling system regulates engine operating temperature. It allows the engine to reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, maintains normal operating temperature and prevents overheating.

The cooling system also provides a means of heating the passenger compartment. The cooling system is pressurized and uses a centrifugal water pump to circulate coolant throughout the system. A separate and remotely mounted, pressurized coolant tank using a pressure/vent cap is used.

COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The cooling system consists of:

- Charge Air Cooler (Turbocharged vehicles only)
- 2 Speed Electric Cooling Fan
- Engine driven fan with viscous clutch (Diesel Engine)
- A aluminum-core radiator with plastic side tanks
- Combined Coolant Recover Container/Washer Reservoir (Gas Engine)
- Combined coolant pressure bottle/overflow system with pressure cap
- Radiator
- Water pump
- Combination A/C condenser/transmission oil cooler (automatic transmission)
- Thermostat
- Coolant
- Water pump
- Hoses and hose clamps