Fan Clutch

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Fan Clutch

A fan clutch, also known as a viscous, is a thermostatic engine cooling fan that can freewheel at low temperatures when cooling is not needed, allowing the engine to warm up faster, relieving unnecessary load on the engine, thus saving power.  As temperatures increase, the clutch engages so that the fan is driven by engine power and moves air to cool the engine to maintain optimal working temperature.