Radiator fan
Also asked for as: radiator fan, fan motor
What it does
Pulls air through the radiator when the car is slow or stopped.
Signs it needs replacing
- Overheats in traffic but is fine on the highway
- Fan does not spin when the engine is hot
- AC goes warm at idle
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement