Heating and Cooling Systems
In order for the engine to work efficiently, it must be at a certain temperature. This temperature varies depending on the type of engine and operating conditions. The cooling system prevents the engine from overheating and maintains this temperature. The heating system ensures the comfort of the driver and passengers by heating the interior of the vehicle.
Cooling System
The cooling system consists of two main types, working with liquid or air.
- The liquid cooling system is a system that works with a liquid circulating around the engine. This fluid absorbs the heat of the engine and transfers it to the radiator. The liquid cooled in the radiator begins to circulate around the engine again.
- The air cooling system is a system that works with the air around the engine. This air absorbs heat from the engine and cools it.
The basic parts of the cooling system are:
- Engine block: It is the part that distributes the heat of the engine.
- Radiator: It is the part that cools the coolant.
- Circulation pump: It is the part that circulates the coolant between the engine block and the radiator.
- Cooling fan: It is the fan that cools the coolant in the radiator.
- Thermostat: It is the part that controls the temperature of the engine.
Heating System
The heating system works by taking advantage of the engine's cooling system. It transfers the engine's heat to the interior volume of the vehicle via the heater core.
The basic parts of the heating system are:
- Heating radiator: It is the part that transfers the heat of the engine to the interior volume of the vehicle.
- Heating fan: It is the fan that heats the heater core.
- Heating control buttons: These are the buttons that adjust the temperature of the radiators.
Maintenance of Cooling and Heating Systems
Cooling and heating systems are systems that require regular maintenance and repair for the vehicle to operate safely and efficiently. In the maintenance and repair of these systems, it is necessary to get help from an expert technician.
Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling system maintenance includes the following:
- **Check the coolant level and replace it if necessary.
- **Checking the radiator and radiator hoses and replacing them when necessary.
- **Check the circulation pump and replace it if necessary.
- **Check the cooling fan and replace it if necessary.
- **Check the thermostat and replace it if necessary.
Heating System Maintenance
Heating system maintenance includes:
- **Cleaning the radiators.
- **Check the heater fan and replace it if necessary.
- Checking the heating control buttons.
