Car Radiators

A radiator plays a crucial role in your car’s engine system. It’s designed with a louvred or slatted structure to create a large surface area to allow hot coolant to exchange heat out to the air passing rapidly through it, preventing your engine from overheating. 

While standard car radiators are suitable for daily street use, the performance radiators are more resistant to cracking and are specifically designed for maximum dissipation. 

Our car vehicle radiators have been designed and tested regularly to ensure they can withstand high temperatures at peak performance, making them ideal for track use and car modification enthusiasts. 

There are many benefits that come with vehicle radiators that are designed for track use and high performance activity. Let’s take a look at the different benefits of performance radiators to discover why they might be good for your vehicle: 

They Help Regulate Gearbox Temperature 

On some models, such as the VW Golf GTI Mk7, the factory cooling setup relies on a heat exchanger tied into the engine cooling circuit, which is appropriate for standard road use but can get overwhelmed during high performance driving. The auxiliary DSG radiator can help control your vehicle’s temperature during peak performance.

Made From Durable Aluminium 

Designed for race car drivers, our do88 performance radiators are designed to reduce the risk of failure. While standard factory units are made with plastic tanks, the aluminium material of our performance radiators allow it to adapt to sudden temperature changes. Highly efficient for engine cooling and resistant to corrosion, it’s certainly something that every tracker racer could add to their list of car modifications. 

Increased Lifespan 

High-quality vehicle radiators almost always have an increased lifespan, ideally for those who regularly enjoy the thrill of the track. Excessive heat is one of the main causes of damaged internal components, whereas our aluminium radiators are especially engineered to ensure efficient heat discharge at high temperatures over a long period of time. 

There are several signs that can indicate if your car radiator has failed. Let’s take a look at some of the most common signs:

Dashboard Warning Light 

When a car’s radiator has failed, a yellow warning sign usually appears on the dashboard to warn you that there is an issue with the cooling system as a whole. When this happens, it’s important to pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so, then turn your engine off. Prioritise booking an appointment with us so we can help you solve the problem. 

Engine Coolant Leaks 

Another common sign that there is an issue with the radiator is if there’s visible coolant or radiator fluid that has leaked from underneath the vehicle. If this is the case, it’s important to book a service as it’s a crucial component of the vehicle when it comes to regulating the engine’s temperature. 

It’s Very Loud 

Excessive cooling fan running time can indicate a cooling system issue which may be the result of a blocked radiator or poor heat exchange.