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Supercharger: Description and Operation






Supercharger Cooling





Supercharger cooling coolant flow
The supercharger cooling system is integrated with in the engine cooling system but uses a separate radiator and electrical water pump.

Radiator
The supercharger radiator is of aluminum construction. The radiator is mounted to the cooling module between the oil cooler and the air conditioning condenser. A coolant drain plug is located at the left-hand bottom of the radiator.

Water pump
The charge air cooler water pump is electrically driven, continuously while the ignition is on. The charge air cooler water pump provides an efficient coolant flow to the charge air coolers.