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Down flow versus cross flow radiator

May 17, 2017

Advantages and disadvantages of down flow versus cross flow radiator Two types of car radiators Car radiators are available in two types; down flow versus cross flow radiator. The names refer to how the coolant travels through the radiator core tubes. Down flow radiators rely on gravity to move the coolant from the top tank to the bottom tanks, while cross flow radiators rely on the characteristic of fluid to seek it’s own level. Radiator construction Older radiators were built with a copper inlet and outlet tank and either a … Read More