Simmer Down: the Saturn Radiator Hose

Anthony Fontanelle
August 15, 2007

Radiator hoses are flexible rubbers that connect the engine and the water pump to the radiator. Its function alone is enough to tell the importance of this particular component of the engine system. Basically, it controls the flow of coolants to the radiator. To fully understand the function of the radiator hose, let take a brief look into the cooling system's mechanism.

Under the hood, there are thousands of fuel combustions occurring by the minute. These process generates an enormous amount of heat which, if not controlled, will eventually cause the engine to break down. It is the cooling system's function to dissipate the heat by transferring it to the air. Also, another important thing the cooling system does is that it maintain proper heat to allow the engine to efficiently perform without the risk of overheating.

Radiators are the key components which allows coolant to flow through it and conduct heat. It basically is a heat exchanger where hot coolant travels inside it to be transferred to the outside air, thereby cooling the engine. The radiator hose, as indicated, works similarly like a bridge for the coolant to cross. More importantly, the hose is responsible for heat dispersion and acts as a binding force between the engine and the radiator.

Saturn's lineup of high-quality and environment-friendly automobiles are known to incorporate the best radiator hoses the market has to offer. They are made of highly flexible rubber compound that has high resistance to heat and oil. Saturn radiator hose are designed to withstand chemicals like acids, oil, and elements like high temperature and pressure.

However, no matter how tough and durable the radiator hose is, eventual wear and tear can get it damaged. Replacing worn out hoses with the Saturn radiator hose maintains the engine precision that is innate in every Saturn vehicle.

Source:  Amazines.com