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Nice, Karim. "How Car Cooling Systems Work." 22 November 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cooling-system.htm> 10 May 2008.
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1.
Introduction to How Car Cooling Systems Work
2.
The Basics
3.
Plumbing
4.
Fluid
5.
Water Pump
6.
Engine
7.
Radiator
8.
Pressure Cap
9.
Thermostat
10.
Fan
11.
Heating System
12.
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Introduction to How Car Cooling Systems Work
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Pressure Cap
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Thermostat
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Heating System
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