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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to the cooling system, many customers assume that it\u2019s simply comprised of the radiator and some coolant running through pipes. In their minds, a cooling system failure should only happen if the coolant leaks out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there is no coolant under the car, surely all is well? This is where a basic technical explanation of the fan clutch<\/a> is a good idea. On short, here’s what a fan clutch does:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparing the fan clutch to a variable-speed desk fan can more easily link the concept for customers who are struggling with the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some customers can be skeptical of any repair that doesn\u2019t fit into the regular servicing schedule. Explaining the signs of a failing fan clutch<\/a> can get them to see that replacement is important. They may even have been experiencing some of these symptoms already. Here’s a rundown of what they should look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If some of these symptoms are already happening, showing the customer will help calm their fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remind the customer that partial failure and intermittent operation of the fan clutch is also possible. Unlike an obvious coolant leak, the fan clutch may still operate in certain conditions. But ignoring it can result in an even more expensive engine rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some customers may still want to wait till the next service to replace a failing fan clutch. Explaining what can happen if they do could change their minds. Ignoring a failing or failed fan clutch can result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n GMB is an industry-leading manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket automotive products<\/a>. We believe in quality, and every GMB fan clutch<\/a> meets or exceeds OEM specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even industry pros need a refresher from time to time. For a quick overview of the important points surrounding fan clutch issues, read our blog here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With locations in California and New Jersey as well as a global presence in Asia and Europe, there are dozens of GMB part retailers and wholesalers<\/a> within reach. Wherever you are based. For further information, contact our GMB experts today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A fan clutch is an integral part of a vehicle\u2019s cooling system. If it fails, overheating and serious engine damage are a real possibility. Most consumers are only vaguely aware of this, and getting too technical when explaining it to them can only confuse matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":31604,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[59],"class_list":["post-40165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-underhood","tag-fan-clutch"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40165"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40719,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40165\/revisions\/40719"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
How You Know The Fan Clutch Is Failing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Happens If You Ignore A Failing Fan Clutch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GMB Has A High Quality Fan Clutch For Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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