What is the fan in front of the car called?

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SanEmery
07/29/25 7:48am
The fan in front of the car is one of the radiator cooling fans, and the other is the air conditioning cooling fan, which are part of the radiator. Here is a detailed introduction: 1. The function of the radiator: The core of the radiator should have sufficient flow area to allow the coolant to pass through, and it should also have sufficient air flow area to allow enough air to pass through to take away the heat transferred from the coolant to the radiator. It must also have sufficient heat dissipation area to complete the heat exchange between the coolant, air, and fins. 2. The composition of the radiator: The automobile radiator assembly consists of the water chamber, outlet chamber, and radiator core. It is an indispensable and important component in the water-cooled engine cooling system of automobiles, and is developing towards being lightweight, efficient, and economical. The structure of automobile radiators is also continuously adapting to new developments.
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LaJade
08/12/25 11:03am
The rotating fan at the front of the car, we all call it the cooling fan. It spins behind the radiator and kicks in when the engine temperature rises, blowing away the hot air to prevent overheating. With over twenty years of driving experience, I've seen many cases of fan failures. During summer traffic jams, if the fan doesn't work, the engine tends to overheat and emit white smoke. Last time, my neighbor Old Li's car broke down because of this, and he ended up spending four hundred to replace the entire fan assembly. The fan blades in this position are particularly prone to getting clogged with leaves and debris. I recommend cleaning the gaps between the blades every six months, as water ingress causing motor rust is a common issue.
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