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The Cooling System

The Role of the Cooling System

During the combustion process, heat as high as 2300 Fahrenheit is generated inside the engine. In such an inhospitable environment, the engine would quickly destroy itself if it weren’t for the job of the cooling system.

In this section we’ll take a look a look at how the thermostat helps warm up cold engines and cool down hot ones. We’ll also see how special chemicals and intense pressure work together to keep your engine from boiling over.

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