Engine Cooling: Overview
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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: AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING
- The throttle body.
- Cooling for:
- The engine oil cooler For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE
- The engine For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE
- The Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate service information
- the charge air cooling system for additional information, Refer to: SUPERCHARGER COOLING
The primary components of the engine cooling system are the:
- Coolant pump
- Electric thermostat
- Radiator
- Electric cooling fan
- Coolant expansion tank
- Outlet tube and heater manifold
- Engine oil cooler
- Connecting hoses and pipes.
In cold climate markets, an optional block heater is available as a Retailer/Authorized Repairer fit accessory. The block heater is located in the cylinder block and is connected to a power supply through an external plug.