Description And Operation: Introduction
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The engine cooling system maintains the engine within an optimum temperature range under changing ambient and engine operating conditions. The system is a pressurized expansion tank system with continuous bleeds to separate air from the coolant and prevent the formation of air locks. The engine cooling system also provides:
- Heating for:
- The passenger compartment. For additional information, refer to: HEATING AND VENTILATION -- XK/X150 .
- The throttle body.
- Cooling for:
- The engine oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Engine - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Supercharger ENGINE - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL -- XK/X150 , or Engine - 5.0L Vehicles Without Supercharger: ENGINE - V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL -- XK/X150 .
- The transmission fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE COOLING - V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
The primary components of the engine cooling system are the:
- Coolant pump.
- Thermostat.
- Radiator.
- Auxiliary radiator (SC (supercharger) vehicles only).
- Cooling fan.
- Expansion tank.
- Engine oil cooler.
- Outlet tube and heater manifold.
- Connecting hoses and pipes.