Are electric radiator fans better?

An electric fan completely removes the mechanical load of spinning the fan from the engine. It places an additional draw on the electrical system, but this is a more efficient means of spinning a fan, and it has a smaller impact on engine drag. An electric fan can cycle on and off, reducing the electric load.

Which is the best electric radiator cooling fan?

AUTOSAVER88 12 inches Electric Radiator High-Performance Cooling Fan Autosaver88 electric radiator is a lightweight and durable cooling fan with an overall thickness of 2.56 inch. It is easy to mount and can be used as a puller or pusher with the adaptable mounting kit.

Where are the electric fans on a flex a Lite?

Flex-A-Lite® electric fans help keep your engine cool. Auxiliary electric fans (pushers) are available to mount in front of the radiator, providing extra airflow and engine cooling when needed. Primary electric fans (pullers) are designed to mount behind the radiator and replace a factory belt-driven fan.

Where do electric fans mount on a radiator?

Pusher-style fans mount on the front of the radiator and blow air through the radiator core. Puller-style fans mount behind the radiator and draw air through the core. Puller-style fans are recommended for applications in which the electric fan is the primary cooling source.

Where are the electric fans on a car?

Auxiliary electric fans (pushers) are available to mount in front of the radiator, providing extra airflow and engine cooling when needed. Primary electric fans (pullers) are designed to mount behind the radiator and replace a factory belt-driven fan.

What are the best radiator cooling fans?

The Upgr8 12V Cooling Radiator Fan is the best electric radiator fan because it is ultra thin and lightweight.

Why is your radiator fan not running?

The most common causes when a radiator fan is not coming on is broken fuse, bad wirings, bad coolant temperature sensor, bad fan relay, or a faulty radiator fan . Here is a more detailed list of the most common causes of a radiator fan not coming on.

What is fan cooling?

Fan: A fan causes forced convection over a heatsink, pushing more air through it than natural convection. If a heat sink has a fan, it’s called active cooling. Otherwise, it’s passive cooling. Liquid cooling uses some kind of coolant, usually distilled water, as the primary cooling medium.

What is an electric fan for a vehicle?

Most often, a pusher fan is used in cars with significant aftermarket modifications and is typically an electric fan. The purpose of a pusher fan is to force more air through the vehicle’s radiator to aid in engine cooling at lower speeds.