Acura RL Fan Clutch

Just think how much damage it would cost you if your cooling system has not been working properly. Your internal combustion engine needs to maintain its normal operating temperature in order to prevent engine misfires and overheating. It's a good thing your engine fan continuously spins in order to draw cool air to your engine compartment. But have you wondered why it is still able to spin even if the engine motor has been turned off?

There is no magic going on—your engine fan is able to spin with the engine because of the Acura RL fan clutch. This car component is a mushroom-shaped device that can be seen mounted between the engine and the fan. Depending on the temperature inside your engine bay, your Acura RL fan clutch enables the engine fan to either drive or freewheel it. It does this through a silicone fluid that thins when it is cool and thickens when it gets hot.

A thermostatic spring is responsible for the regulation of your Acura RL fan clutch operation. The clutch disengages whenever the engine is cold, so the engine fan runs at its slowest speed. On the other hand, the clutch engages when the engine is hot. When this happens, the fan clutch runs at its fastest (although much slower than the internal combustion engine). This operation is possible because of a viscous silicone fluid that can be seen in between the clutch assembly's chambers.

A bad clutch may show some wear and tear signs to warn you that it needs immediate repair or replacement. Some of these include clutch noise, looseness, silicone fluid leak, and engine overheating. Keeping a defective fan clutch will just worsen your car problems—eventually causing your engine components to malfunction. So at the first signs of damage, immediately bring your Acura RL to the nearest automotive technician to troubleshoot the problem.

Sometimes, your stock fan clutch may be beyond repair. In this case, you have no choice but to get an immediate replacement. When it comes to high quality car and truck parts and accessories, you can always trust on Parts Train. Just fill out our online order form or dial our toll free hotline number to place your orders. If you have any queries, or if you need some assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are available at your service round the clock, with our highly trained customer service representatives always on standby to take your calls—twenty four hours a day, seven days a week!