Can I drive with one cooling fan?
Yes, technically your engine does not need a cooling fan to operate. If the radiator does not have cool air blowing on it constantly, it will overheat eventually, so you’d need the perfect combination of weather and traffic to drive effectively without a radiator fan.
How many cooling fans does a car have?
A lot of drivers’ vehicles will actually have two radiator fans. One, both or neither may be running at any given time depending on the conditions. When you are cruising at highway speeds, the air rushing over the radiator and around the engine will help control the heat.
Why do you need a radiator fan in a car?
To ensure optimal performance and lifespan, your engine must not overheat. Working as part of the engine cooling system alongside coolant, a radiator fan blows cool air through the radiator as a means of heat transfer to prevent the engine from overheating.
What happens if your car’s cooling fan stops working?
Your car’s cooling fan, or radiator fan, plays an important job in keeping your engine cool. If it stops working, your engine could overheat and be damaged. Here’s how to tell if your cooling fan isn’t working, what you should do about it and what the problem might be. How does a car’s cooling fan work?
What kind of fan does a rear wheel drive car use?
There are two basic types of radiator fans that will be in your car – either mechanical or electric. The difference between these two kinds of fans can affect why the radiator fan turns on when the car starts. The mechanical radiator fan is generally more common in older, rear-wheel-drive cars.
What should I do if my radiator fan is not working?
In older cars, this typically takes about 15-20 minutes for the engine to reach the right temperature. All you have to do is lift the engine hood and listen closely for the sound of the fan. The best of modern cars have very quiet engines and so, it may not be easy to figure out the sound while you are inside the car.