Stove radiator size: how to choose
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Experienced craftsmen recommend paying attention to the presence of swirlers. If round tubes are used in the heating system, they distribute antifreeze more efficiently throughout the body of the device.
Many motorists do not know how to choose the right size of the stove radiator for Russian cars. Let's look at the technical characteristics of the part.
How to choose a radiator
Masters recommend that when choosing a coolant, contact specialized spare parts stores, informing the seller of the WIN code of the car. If it is impossible to provide a car identification number, the selection is carried out by the brand and type of vehicle, year of manufacture, configuration.
Selection of the radiator
If the car is not new, parts manufacturers develop and sell analogues of the original heater, which can cost an order of magnitude cheaper. When choosing a non-original, pay attention to:
- dimensions of the device (comparing them with the existing radiator);
- material for the manufacture of the part;
- construction (collapsible or soldered);
- number and location of heat transfer plates.
How to find out the diameters of the radiator pipes
The dimensions of the heater pipes of a particular Russian car can be found in the operation and repair manual, which was sold along with the new car.
Radiator pipe diameters
What materials are radiators made of?
The standard coolant on older cars is made of copper. This material is characterized by good heat transfer performance, but its cost is high, and therefore manufacturers are trying to save money and make spare parts for the heating system from aluminum. The latter has less weight and is more difficult to repair due to the need to use special equipment.
