Charged with keeping your engine running in an optimal temperature range, your Chevy Nova radiator is the essential core component of your vehicle’s cooling system. Your vehicle uses a special fluid called antifreeze or coolant to absorb the massive amounts of heat generated by all the moving parts of your engine. Since there is only a limited amount of coolant in your system, it must be able to release some of the heat in order to continue absorbing more.

This is where your Nova radiator comes in. Heated coolant from your engine is circulated through your radiator via a water pump.

Once the liquid enters your Chevy Nova radiator, it is spread out through a number of tubes and passages designed to hold large amounts of fluid, so that the surface area of the coolant is increased. To speed the cooling process, your Nova radiator uses air blowing through your front grille—and when your vehicle is idling in traffic, an auxiliary fan located behind the device kicks in to assist. Problems with your Chevy Nova radiator occur when the coolant cannot be moved in and out easily. This may happen if rust and debris builds up inside the radiator passages, if the water pump is not working, or if the radiator body rusts and develops leaks. It is important to regularly flush and clean your Nova radiator according to the manufacturer’s guidelines in order to prevent blockage. If your radiator is leaking, you will need to replace it right away in order to avoid serious engine damage through overheating.You’ll find a great selection of high-quality, inexpensive replacement radiators in our vast online catalogue.