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Heavy Duty - Charge Air Coolers

What is a Charge Air Cooler?


This is the part of the radiator that improves engine combustion efficiency. Charge air cooler are different from intercoolers because of their methods of utilization. A charge air cooler device resembles a radiator and uses ambient air to cool the intake air. An intercooler utilizes ambient air to cool water which then cools the intake air.

air cooler diagram

Function & Benefits
A charge air cooler functions like a cooling system radiator, cooling the intake air temperature. The benefits of a charge air cooler include:

  1. Cooler Intake Air

  2. Increased Horsepower

  3. Lower Emissions

  4. Increased Fuel Mileage

  5. Prolonged Engine Life

Care & Maintenance
Care and maintenance are a must in ensuring that a charge air cooler functions properly. Signs that a charge air cooler is not functioning properly include:

  1. Loose clamps or leaking connections

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  3. Loose mounting bolts or cracked mount locations

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  5. Dirt or obstruction in the cooler

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