To look at any automobile's radiator closely, you'd have to just marvel at the fact that it even works at all. It consists of a box made from thin aluminum, through which is running a series of narrow tubes - any and all of which can easily clog with dirt and grime. The fact is that they do work and its a good thing - otherwise, our car's engines would quickly seize up into a useless mass of fused aluminum, iron, plastic, rubber and ceramic.

The Saturn Ion Radiator is essentially a heat exchanger. A mixture of water and a chemical called propylene glycol circulates through passages in the engine block - known as water jackets - where it absorbs excess heat.

This heat is carried back to the Saturn Ion Radiator, where it flows through these narrow, slightly flattened tubes. Air rushing through the thin cooling fins exchanges its lower temperature for the higher temperature in these tubes. Normally, only water that is actually in contact with the inner surfaces of the tubes would be cooled. Therefore, most modern radiators have a device called a "turbulator," which causes turbulence in the cooling fluid, allowing this temperature transfer to take place throughout all the water and anti-freeze molecules - not just those touching metal surfaces. A radiator requires regular cleaning and back flushing, at least once a year. Even so, it won't last forever. You may get 100,000 miles or more out of your Saturn Ion Radiator, but eventually, it will need to be replaced. Count on us for the best discount price on a new radiator, as well as any other Saturn parts you may need.We'll meet or beat any competitor's price!