Can you run a car without a radiator 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.
What happens if radiator fan does not work?
What happens if the cooling fan stops working? If your cooling fan stops working, your engine could overheat. This could cause damage to your engine parts. It’s a serious issue and needs to be looked at by a garage.
Why do I need to check my radiator fan?
Your car’s radiator holds coolant fluid for the motor to ensure that the motor doesn’t overheat. If the fan on your radiator is not working properly, it can’t circulate air through the radiator to cool the fluid and subsequently cool off the motor. If you have had problems with your engine overheating, check your radiator fan and water pump.
How does the radiator fan in a car work?
The radiator fan is positioned between the radiator and the engine, and is in charge of cooling the car. These cooling radiator fans are especially helpful when your car is moving too slow to obtain external airflow, or when you are stationary, and air can’t move through the grille.
What happens if the radiator fan is damaged?
Since the cooling fan motors work in tandem with the fan blades to pull air through the radiator, the blades will then not be able to spin or cause any airflow to cool off the car. The second symptom of a damaged radiator fan motor is that your car is currently overheating.
How many blades does a radiator fan need?
The cooling fans, with between four and eight blades, spin rapidly to provide cooler air to the engine. The fans do not work alone. They are part of a larger overall cooling system in the vehicle. All of the parts need to be working correctly for the fan to be able to do its job and cool the engine.