In addition to the coolant itself, your vehicle's cooling system has other parts that contribute to cooling efforts. One such component is called the engine fan, and this part can be worth its weight in gold when it works properly.
Engine cooling fans get their energy from various parts of the engine. Some motor cooling fans get their motive energy directly from the engine by way of belts and pulleys. Many designs have built-in electric motors, and yet others may be directly connected to drive shafts by way of special clutches.
The function of these clutches is to match fan speed with cooling system needs. At higher road speeds, the clutch kicks into play and slows the fan blades down. At lower speeds, the clutch disengages to allow the fan blades to pick up speed.
Cooling fans need to work in order to prevent engine overheating. Keeping them in good working order requires periodic maintenance checks, and we field a number of cooling system service experts with deep experience working with cooling systems. To have your system assessed, swing by Phillips Auto Group Chevrolet today for a no-obligation conversation.
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