Which Direction Does the Car Radiator Fan Blow?
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The radiator fan blows towards the engine. The radiator is part of the car's cooling system. In an engine's water-cooling system, the radiator consists of three main parts: the inlet tank, outlet tank, and the radiator core (including fins). It uses water as a heat transfer medium to absorb heat, then dissipates it through convection via large-area cooling fins to maintain the engine's optimal operating temperature. Below is extended information about car coolant temperature: 1. Impact of engine coolant temperature on normal operation and performance: The normal operating temperature range for an engine is between 80°C and 90°C. Temperatures either too high or too low are detrimental to normal engine operation and performance. Conventional air cooling often can't sufficiently handle the heat generated by engine operation, which is why water-cooling systems are widely adopted in automotive engines. The cooling system's role is to maintain the engine within its most favorable temperature range to enhance power output while reducing wear and fuel consumption. Both excessively high and low temperatures negatively affect engine operation. 2. Engine coolant temperature characteristics: The ideal engine coolant temperature isn't the lowest or highest possible, but rather must stay within a specific range. The normal temperature is indicated by the middle position of the gauge (90°C). After starting the vehicle, the antifreeze temperature rises quickly until the pointer reaches the central position, where heat exchange reaches equilibrium and the temperature stabilizes. Generally, the optimal time to start driving is when the temperature reaches this midpoint, which is one reason why vehicles should be warmed up before driving.