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Description: Cooling System

This document summarizes the cooling system of an engine. It includes a pressurized water circulation system with a thermostat and bypass valve. Coolant is pumped through the water jacket to absorb heat, then to the radiator where a fan cools it before returning it to the engine. The radiator, reservoir tank, water pump, thermostat, and electric cooling fans are described along with their functions in maintaining optimal engine temperature.

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Description: Cooling System

This document summarizes the cooling system of an engine. It includes a pressurized water circulation system with a thermostat and bypass valve. Coolant is pumped through the water jacket to absorb heat, then to the radiator where a fan cools it before returning it to the engine. The radiator, reservoir tank, water pump, thermostat, and electric cooling fans are described along with their functions in maintaining optimal engine temperature.

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COOLING SYSTEM

Description, Operation

DESCRIPTION
This engine utilizes a pressurized water forced circulation cooling system which includes a thermostat
equipped with a bypass valve mounted on the inlet side.
The cooling system is composed of the water jacket (inside the cylinder block and cylinder head), radiator,
water pump, thermostat, cooling fan, hoses and other components.

OPERATION

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COOLING SYSTEM

Coolant which is heated in the water jacket is


pumped to the radiator, through which a cooling fan
blows air to cool the coolant as it passes through.
Coolant which has been cooled is then sent back to
the engine by the water pump, where it cools the engine.
The water jacket is a network of channels in the shell
of the cylinder block and cylinder head through
which coolant passes. It is designed to provide adequate cooling of the cylinders and combustion
chambers which become hottest part during engine
operation.

RADIATOR
The radiator performs the function of cooling the
coolant which has passed through the water jacket
and become hot, and is mounted in the front of the
vehicle. The radiator consists of an upper tank and
lower tank, and a core which connects the two
tanks.
The upper tank contains the inlet for coolant from
the water jacket and the filler inlet. It also has a hose
attached through which excess coolant or steam
can flow. The lower tank contains the outlet for coolant and the drain cock.
The core contains many tubes through which coolant flow from the upper tank to the lower tank as well
as cooling fins which radiate heat away from the
coolant in the tubes. The air pulled through the radiator by the cooling fan, as well as the wind generated by the vehicles travel, passes through the radiator, cooling it. Models with automatic
transmission include an automatic transmission
fluid cooler built into the lower tank of the radiator.
A cooling fan is mounted behind radiator to assist
the flow of air through the radiator. When the coolant
temperature is low, the fan operates slowly to help
the engine warm up, and when the coolant temperature becomes high, the fan speed is increased to
provide the air flow required for cooling.

RESERVOIR TANK CAP


The reservoir tank cap is a pressure type cap which
seals the radiator, resulting in pressurization of the
radiator as the coolant expands. The pressurization
prevents the coolant from boiling even when the
coolant temperature exceeds 100C.
A relief valve (pressurization valve) and a vacuum
valve (negative pressure valve)are built into the reservoir tank cap. The relief valve opens and lets

Operation

steam escape through the overflow pipe when the


pressure generated inside the cooling system exceeds the limit (coolant temperature: 110120C,
230248F, pressure; 59103 kPa, 0.601.05 kgf/
cm2, 8.514.9 psi).
The vacuum valve opens to alleviate the vacuum
which develops in the cooling system after the engine is stopped and the coolant temperature drops.

RESERVOIR TANK
The purpose of the reservoir tank is to catch coolant
overflow created by volumetric expansion when the
coolant temperature increases. The cap of the reservoir tank is a pressure type cap which prevents deterioration of the yearround coolant caused by
contact with atmospheric air, increases vaporization
performance and reduces loss of coolant volume.

WATER PUMP
The water pump is mounted on the front of the cylinder block and driven by the reverse side of the timing
belt.

THERMOSTAT
The thermostat has a wax type bypass valve and
is mounted in the water inlet housing.
The thermostat begins to open at the temperature
of 82C (180F).
When the coolant temperature is low, the valve
closes to prevent coolant flow to the radiator, thus
permitting the engine to warm up rapidly. When the
bypass valve opens the bypass circuit, the engine coolant continues to circulate inside the engine, quickly and uniformly warming up to the appropriate temperature.
When the coolant temperature is high, the valve
opens and coolant flows to the radiator where it is
cooled. When the wax inside the thermostat is
heated, it expands and thus creates pressure which
overpowers the force of the spring which keeps the
valve closed. When the wax cools, its contraction
causes the force of the spring to take effect once
more, closing the valve.

ELECTRIC COOLING FAN


This vehicle is equipped with two electric cooling
fans to help cool the radiator. When the air conditioner compressor is operating, the fans operate
slowly, and when the radiator temperature increases, the fans operate rapidly to help cool the engine.

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