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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 266 / 539

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¿Cuál es la función principal del sistema de refrigeración del motor?

What is the main job of the engine cooling system?

  • AReducir el consumo de combustible durante la conducción.To reduce fuel consumption while driving.
  • BRefrigerar el habitáculo del vehículo durante la marcha.To cool the passenger compartment while driving.
  • CMantener el motor a una temperatura adecuada de funcionamiento, evitando su sobrecalentamiento.To keep the engine at the right working temperature, preventing it from overheating.
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  • CMantener el motor a una temperatura adecuada de funcionamiento, evitando su sobrecalentamiento.To keep the engine at the right working temperature, preventing it from overheating.
Explanation

The job of the cooling system is to keep the engine at its best working temperature, stopping it from reaching excessive temperatures that could cause serious breakdowns. To do this, it circulates coolant through the engine, which absorbs the heat and gets rid of it through the radiator.

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