Factory Honda Radiators Online

What Does a Radiator Do for a Honda Vehicle?

It helps dispel the heat the vehicle's engine produces as it runs. Without one, whether you're driving a sedan like Honda Accord or something bigger like a Honda CR-V crossover, your ride would almost certainly overheat.

How Does a Radiator Work?

It's simple, as is the cooling process generally. First, a combination of antifreeze and water, commonly called coolant, flows back and forth through radiator hoses between an inlet and outlet, with help from a water pump. Along the way, a radiator cap pressurizes the fluid, enabling it to absorb as much of that engine heat as it can. A set of fins on the radiator core expel the heat, and finally, a cooling fan helps disperse it. The result: the engine runs cooler, works better, and lasts longer.

What are the Signs of a Bad Radiator?

Look for fin damage, coolant leaks, and coolant turning to sludge, listen for unusual engine noises, and smell for the sweet, syrupy odor of ethylene glycol. These will usually accompany malfunctions with the car heating and air conditioning systems, engine overheats, and engine failure. See any such symptoms, and you should check your vehicle's temperature gauge; it'll tell you if the engine's running hot. Then, inspect the cooling system, and following that, replace the radiator or any other relevant parts as needed. How to do so is straightforward, and luckily, the same generally, whether in a Honda Odyssey minivan, a Honda Element crossover SUV, or otherwise. When you buy a new one, though, avoid off-brands; choose the genuine article.

Why Buy a Genuine OEM Radiator vs. an Aftermarket?

Honda designs its auto parts to fit to its many vehicles perfectly, from coupes like Honda Civic to Honda Pilot SUVs. It follows that a Honda radiator will be the best choice. An off-brand radiator may not always work as well, being sometimes less reliable than a manufacturer replacement.

Where Can I Order Replacement Honda Radiators Online?

We've got plenty on sale, and, unlike other auto parts stores, they're cost-effective. For instance, the average retail cost of a radiator replacement can run anywhere from $300 to over $1000. Taking care of the job on a Honda Ridgeline pickup for instance, though, runs closer to $800 or $900. However, what we carry is priced well below MSRP, and since you're probably taking on the project yourself, you'll save on labor, too.

To find what you need more quickly in our catalog, select your model and its model year first. Buy today, and we'll ship fast, in anywhere from 24 hours to 2-3 business days minimum, if not overnight, and to any US address. Returning something or canceling an order is no problem either -- to start the process, just contact us. For complete store policies info, review the relevant pages here on our website dedicated to shipping, returns, and cancellations.

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