Everytime the fuel is converted to mechanical power during combustion, one of the by-products that is created is heat, which automatically diffuses into the other parts of the combustion chamber and the engine bay. This can actually affect the performance of your Lincoln since too much heat in the engine will ultimately result to engine overheating. On the other hand, a colder temperature will mean that some components of the engine will wear considerably faster. What do you have to do on these occasions, knowing that heat is a natural by-product of the combustion process? This is where your Lincoln's cooling system and your Lincoln radiator come in. The radiator is a very important part and is actually the key component in the entire cooling system. This is the part that transfers the excess heat that is produced by the engine to the outside air. The radiator is made up of several rows of small tubes that connect two containers which hold the coolant. Small fins are placed round the tubes to direct the air around the outside of the tubes and to help the heat transfer from the tubes to the outside air. The Lincoln radiator is the part that effectively heats and cools the engine compartment, allowing the engine to work at the ideal operating temperature. This component is an integral part of your Lincoln, so proper care should be accorded to the part.