How to Determine the Quality of a Fan Clutch?
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The following is a detailed introduction to simple methods for determining the quality of a fan clutch: 1. Cold Start: Fan clutches come in many types. Currently, the common ones are mechanical silicone oil and electronic silicone oil clutches. The characteristic of a silicone oil clutch is that it is fully engaged when the engine is first started, but it disengages after about 1 minute. If you hear the engine noise significantly decrease after about 1 minute, it means the fan has disengaged, indicating the clutch is functioning properly. 2. High Idle Speed: Revving the engine to a high idle speed is also a way to clearly judge the fan's state through noise. Additional Information: The fan's speed is designed to ensure the engine does not overheat under the most severe usage conditions. Therefore, during normal vehicle operation, the fan speed should be controlled within an appropriate range to reduce noise and improve engine efficiency.