RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Radiator: Description and Operation
DESIGN
The radiator used on all engines (both gas powered and diesel) are of a cross-flow design with horizontal tubes through the radiator core and vertical
side tanks.
Aluminum cores with plastic side tanks are used on all 3.9L V-6 and 5.2/5.9L V-8 engines. Cooper-brass cores are used with the 8.0L V-10 and diesel
engines.
PURPOSE
The radiator supplies sufficient heat transfer to cool the engine and automatic transmission (if equipped).