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Radiator 4 row vs 3 row

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by waltherz, Jul 4, 2017.

  1. Jul 4, 2017 #1
    waltherz

    waltherz Light Load Member

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    I have a volvo 04 with volvo engine 465, have to replace the radiator and i'm considering replace the original 3 row for one of 4 row, someone know if could work better on summer?
    Thanks for any opinions
     
    waltherz, Jul 4, 2017
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  3. Jul 4, 2017 #2
    baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    If your truck is less than 600hp A new 3 row will be all you need, if your old rad was worn out that is?
     
    baha, Jul 4, 2017
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  4. Jul 4, 2017 #3
    waltherz

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    is leaking, thank you for your opinion.
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2017 #4
    Ezrider_48501

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    i always go with the biggest radiator available, better to have a bigger radiator than you need than to overheat if your changing it anyway
     
    Ezrider_48501, Jul 5, 2017
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  7. Jul 5, 2017 #5
    nasriza

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    Go with volvo oem if everything working properly as far as fan and thermostat 3 rows is more than enough
     
    nasriza, Jul 5, 2017
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  8. Jul 6, 2017 #6
    I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Four row only way to go
     
    I glide 47, Jul 6, 2017
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  9. Jul 8, 2017 #7
    KB3MMX

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    "Bigger" isn't always better.. be careful if you go 4 row .. some aftermarket can actually lose flow and cooling capacity compared to OEM.
    Rad thickness also effects this.... Thicker not always better.. Reduced airflow

    REMEMBER... OEMs spend millions on the R&D
     
    KB3MMX, Jul 8, 2017
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  10. Jul 8, 2017 #8
    Volvo8873

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    And buy Volvo OEM. The aftermarket ones are really crap.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2017 #9
    HopeOverMope

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    Any way to buy volvo oem without going through the dealership? I just hate buying parts at volvo, they find a way to put 30 on 10 on everything
     
    HopeOverMope, Sep 23, 2017
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