Glossary / General

water-cooled engine

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A water-cooled engine is one that uses water to keep the engine cool. This helps prevent overheating and is common in most modern cars.

Technical Definition

A water-cooled engine uses a liquid coolant to absorb and dissipate heat, allowing for better temperature control and efficiency compared to air-cooled engines.

Hear It Discussed

"Because they were the last two to go from air cooled to water cooled. Right."
The One-Year Garage: 1980 Bring a Trailer Podcast 08:32

"three engine feels and sounds almost exactly the same to me so i'd probably go water-cooled ... i i yeah i would probably use a water-cooled engine as well"
China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing? The Smoking Tire 08:56

"It represents that major kind of milestone in Porsche and the transformation from, you know, one type of engine to the water cooled."
The Best & Worst Porsche Designs: A 9WERKS x Curb & Canyon Special! 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 32:05