What is the role of the water tank rubber pad?
Today, we will delve into the importance of water tank rubber pads and some common problems associated with them, hoping that this information will be helpful for your vehicle maintenance.
[Rubber pad for the cover of the auxiliary water tank]
As a key part of the cooling system, the cover of the secondary water tank is indeed equipped with rubber pads. This rubber pad is located at the end of the lid and will ensure that the tank mouth is completely sealed once the lid is installed.
[Insulating rubber pad between tank foundation]
In between the tank bases, we usually use two types of insulating rubber pads: rubber pads and polyurethane pads. Rubber pads are known for their excellent elasticity and durability, effectively absorbing vibration and reducing noise transmission; Polyurethane pads, on the other hand, are suitable for a variety of temperature environments due to their wear and chemical resistance, while also providing elasticity and shock absorption.
[Installation and impact of rubber pad under MAXUS G10 tank]
For large SUVs like the MAXUS G10, the installation of rubber pads under the tank is crucial. These rubber pads act as shock absorbers, ensuring that the tank will not collide with the mounting frame when driving on bumpy roads. If these rubber pads are missing or damaged, it may cause damage to the plastic water chamber, which in turn affects the heat dissipation performance of the water tank.
【 Treatment of damaged rubber pad of water tank cover 】
Once it is found that the rubber pad of the car water tank cover is damaged, it is strongly recommended to replace the new rubber pad immediately. If it cannot be replaced temporarily, you can try to use it temporarily after cleaning the old rubber pad, but this is only a stopgap measure, because the old rubber pad may have lost its sealing performance and cannot effectively prevent the coolant from leaking or entering the engine.
How long to change the rubber pad on the water tank?
The rubber pad of the water tank should be checked or replaced every 3 years or every 60,000 kilometers.
The water tank rubber pad is an important part of the automotive cooling system, which is located inside the water tank cover and plays a sealing role to prevent coolant leakage. Because the tank cover and rubber pad are in a high temperature and high pressure environment for a long time, the rubber pad will gradually age, resulting in reduced sealing performance, so it needs to be checked or replaced regularly. Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to check the rubber pad of the water tank every 3 years or every 60,000 kilometers. If the rubber pad is found to be aging, hardening or cracking, the new rubber pad should be replaced in time to ensure the normal operation of the cooling system and the safety of the car engine. In addition, if the rubber pad of the water tank cover is found to be damaged, it is strongly recommended to replace the new rubber pad immediately to avoid coolant leakage or entering the engine interior, affecting the normal operation of the car .
What is the difference between the rubber pad on the tank and the rubber pad under the tank?
The main difference between the rubber pad on the tank and the rubber pad under the tank is their location and function.
the rubber pad on the water tank : located on the top of the water tank, the main function is to ensure that the water tank mouth is completely sealed. It is located at the end of the secondary tank cover, and once the tank cover is installed, it will ensure that the tank mouth is completely sealed, preventing coolant from leaking or entering the engine interior. If the rubber pad of the water tank cover is damaged, it is recommended to replace the rubber pad immediately to avoid coolant leakage .
rubber pad under the water tank : located at the bottom of the water tank, its function is to absorb the shock and ensure that the water tank will not collide with the mounting frame when driving on the bumpy road. These rubber pads play a damping role, if the lack or damage of these rubber pads, may lead to damage to the plastic water chamber, and then affect the heat dissipation of the tank .
In summary, although the rubber pad and the rubber pad on the water tank are rubber products, their positions and functions are different. The upper rubber pad mainly focuses on sealing performance, while the lower rubber pad focuses on shock absorption and protecting the water tank from damage. The two work together to ensure the normal operation of the car cooling system and extend the service life of the water tank .
Through the sharing of this article, we hope to let you know more about the role and importance of the water tank rubber pad. Please be sure to pay attention to every detail of vehicle maintenance to ensure driving safety and normal operation of the engine.
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