Engine Cooling - Overview (G1088322): 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: Climate Control (descripton and operation).
- The throttle body.
- Cooling for:
- The engine oil cooler. For additional information, refer to: OIL COOLER (G1085694) Engine - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Supercharger or 5.0L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger.
- The transmission fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to: Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - V8 N/A 5.0L / V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (description And Operation)
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.