Audi 80 Quiz
Cooling System

Radiator

In this manual: Cooling System
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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The radiator is fitted with so-called plastic tanks. On models with 4- and 6-cylinder engines they are located on the right and left sides of the radiator; on 5-cylinder engines they are located at the top and bottom. Coolant flows from these tanks through the aluminum radiator tubes, which are fitted with cooling fins to increase their surface area (and thereby the cooling area). Through the cooling fins, the coolant gives off heat to the atmosphere.


If a radiator leak is suspected, have the radiator checked for leaks with the pressure test described in the workshop. If the defect is obvious, you can remove the radiator yourself and take it to be repaired.

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