Find parts for your car
Makes
Used Audi A3 Radiator
All used Audi A3 Radiator listed on Breakeryard.com are tested, original (OEM) manufacturer parts and come with a 14 day money back guarantee. Breakeryard.com list cheap new OES or aftermarket car parts at discounted prices or used OEM car parts up to 80% cheaper than main dealer prices for Audi A3 from premium breaker yards from across the UK.
About Radiator
Part of the car's cooling system the A3 Audi radiator plays an important role in enabling the car engine to function as efficiently as possible and to perform at its best.
The main function of the cooling system is to keep the engine cool and stop it from overheating. The cooling system also enables the engine to reach the required heat quickly and keeps the engine maintained at this constant heat. This means the engine can reach optimum performance as quickly as possible; a cold car engine does not run properly and can cause damage to the engine. The cooling system does its job by allowing liquid coolant to move through the engine. The liquid absorbs the heat from the engine which in turn cools the engine down. When the liquid leaves the engine it flows into the A3 Audi radiator which then removes the heat from the liquid into the air being blown through the radiator by the fan.
The A3 Audi radiator is usually made of aluminium and consists of a series of internal tubes, which allow the liquid coolant to flow through the radiator. The radiator has little fins on the end, which act as heat conductors, removing the heat from the liquid in the tubes and transferring it to the air that is being pumped through the radiator. The A3 Audi radiator has a pressure valve and two tanks on either side which store any excess liquid coolant before it passes through the outlet hose and returns to the pump.
There are many problems that can arise with your car's cooling system. Radiator specific faults can occur, such as a radiator leak or leaky fittings. If the A3 Audi radiator has a leak you may notice bubbles escaping or steam billowing out of the radiator. If you notice that your engine is hotter than usual this could indicate damage to the A3 Audi radiator, which, over a long period of use, will eventually deteriorate and need replacing. Due to prolonged use, old radiators can experience a variety of problems. Rust; a failed thermostat; blockages and build up causing a restriction to the coolant flow; a faulty water pump; loose solders; wear and tear on the seams and cracked hoses can all cause the A3 Audi radiator to malfunction and require a replacement.
Audi A3 trivia
- In 1999, Audi introduced the five-door Audi A3, which was part of a line-up of more powerful cars from the carmaker. The 4WD Audi A3 1.8T Quattro used the same Haldex Traction system as the Audi TT.
- The Audi A3 was the eighth Audi model to have an engine with five valves per cylinder.
- When the Audi A3 first went on sale in the UK, the prices ranged from just over £15k to £23,665. It was considered the first premium car in the compact hatchback range.
- The latest Audi A3 Sedan is 40mm longer than the first-generation model. It's also 24mm higher, and 14mm wider. However, the boot is exactly the same size!
- The first-generation A3 was phased out of production in Europe in 2003 as the second-generation came to the fore. However, some markets continued to produce the car, in particular Brazil, where they didn't stop making Audi A3's until 2006.