In most cases, the charge air cooler, which is often referred to as an intercooler, is situated between the turbocharger or mechanical supercharger and the engine's intake manifold. Depending on the particular vehicle and engine arrangement, its location may vary, but it is typically found close to

What is a charge air cooler?Internal combustion engines, particularly turbocharged or supercharged engines, employ a charge air cooler (also known as an intercooler) to cool compressed air before it enters the combustion chamber. The charge air cooler lowers the compressed air's temperature by relea