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Old 08-03-2010, 03:02 PM
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today's radiators are made of plastic and aluminum.they transfer heat much better than the old copper and brass and do it in a smaller lighter package.[both good things for car manufacturers] BUT aluminum shrinks over time and temp cycles so won't flow enough at idle.usual life is 5-7yrs.
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