Review on Spectra Premium 98233 HVAC Heater Core by Aaron Moore

Good product for the price. That's almost $60 less than what they sell at Advanced Auto. The packaging was poor and some of the metal fins were bent when it arrived. The material used (metal) looks cheap and is not as durable as the original radiator I got from my 2002 Passat. Considering you spend a lot of time installing a new radiator, I think it's worth spending that extra money to get a genuine part from the dealer. From a technical point of view, the thermal properties of the material are extremely important to ensure good heat transfer between the hot radiator and the cold supply air. I think this material is cheap and didn't give me the desired result that I expected from a brand new material. heating center; heater core; heater housing. My heat would be better with an OEM heater core.