Do I need my system cooling fans running during the winter months?

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I know I need it, but I’m going to get a new car in a couple of months, and I just really need something to get me to work and to school, which is only about 15 min drives. My car sounds the same, and everything sounds fine, but when I was replacing the AC Condenser, I just noticed that they weren’t running. So can I make by for the next couple of months since it’s gonna be cold outside? I have a 2000 Toyota Celica.

AsenM · Answer

Most newer cars have thermostatically controlled fans. Which means fans start spinning when certain temperature is reached.
To test them out just run your car at idle and wait for your car to hit over 90 degrees Celsius, keep in mind some fans start when the temperate hit 100+ degrees Celsius.
To answer the question, yes, most likely you will be fine without a fan running. However you might overheat if stuck at traffic or idle for a while.

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