Posts Tagged: intercooler

What’s the difference between an intercooler and a radiator

Intercoolers and radiators look alike but they perform different jobs. An intercooler and a radiator are both heat exchangers but one cools air and the other cools antifreeze A radiator is a heat exchanger that removes heat from engine coolant A radiator sits right behind the grille. As air passes through the radiator, it picks up heat from the engine coolant, reducing the temperature of the coolant inside the radiator. In other words, a radiator is designed to cool engine coolant. The air coming out of the backside of the … Read More