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Old 04-02-2010, 10:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Coolant fan kicking in more & old vs. new coolant

Since its been getting warmer out, I've noticed that my Paseo's radiator fan has been kicking in. Last year, even in the middle of summer, it didn't kick in as much as it has been thus far. I haven't changed anything on the car except for adding a warm air intake. That obviously will make it kick in more. I will try removing it now that its summer and see what happens. But it really isn't sucking THAT much warmer air, so I'm wondering if you guys have any other ideas.

This week I went to a lunch meeting with a coworker and he mentioned I should change the coolant since old coolant can loose its cooling ability. I've never heard of this, has anyone else?

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