Technician A says that the purpose and function of the cooling system is to maintain proper engine operating temperature. Technician B says that the water pump controls engine coolant temperature by opening at its rated opening temperature to allow coolant to flow through the radiator. Who is right?

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Technician A is correct because the cooling system's primary function is indeed to maintain the engine at the proper operating temperature. Technician B is incorrect because it is the thermostat, not the water pump, that controls the flow of coolant through the radiator by opening at a specified temperature. The water pump circulates coolant throughout the engine and cooling system continuously.

Technician a Says That the Purpose and Function of the Cooling