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Review on 🌡️ Denso 221-3236 Radiator: High-Performance Cooling Solution for Optimal Engine Functionality by Troy Coskillas

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works perfectly! WARNING - Bleed the cooling system!

I used this to replace the radiator on my 2005 Acura TSX. Much cheaper than what you will find at your local parts store. If your temperature sensor thread is too small for the heatsink, you will need to use a temperature sensor adapter along with a gasket. I didn't have to use an adapter so I just reused the gasket from the original temperature sensor. Radiator cap not included. The hardest part was removing the lower hose quick connector as it was very difficult to separate from the stock radiator. No tools needed, just pull, spray on lube and go. Very important! - You must bleed the cooling system properly, otherwise the radiator will burst and leak on you after a long and hard ride. I made this mistake and was forced to buy another radiator. Here are my tips for correct venting: Jack up the front of the car, remove the radiator cap, put a small funnel from the discount store in the radiator or buy a coolant funnel kit, fill the radiator until pools of coolant form funnel, set the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to maximum temperature. , start the engine and accelerate to around 2000 rpm, accelerate until the radiator fans turn on twice (it's easier to use an OBD scanner with live data from the ECT coolant temp sensor), fill the funnel as needed , stop the engine , fill up the radiator and coolant reservoir.

Pros
  • Automotive
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  • Long Wait