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Old 01-06-2016, 07:05 AM   #150 (permalink)
TimV
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SUVcruiser - '07 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0 XDI
90 day: 42.55 mpg (US)

SUVcruiser year 2017 - '07 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0XDI
90 day: 42.55 mpg (US)

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That is actually a good idea. Because even if the viscousius clutch is disengaged. The fan still spins around partially. So there is unnescesary load on the engine.

Is this a good proces for replacement?
- remove the fan of the clutch and remove the fan shroud.
- find and buy an as big as possible electric fan behind the radiator.
- find the signal wire that engage or disengage the fan clutch.
- hack up that wire. Place a relay. And let that signal swith the electric fan on or off.

Optional:
- place 2 smaller electric fans.
- if the signal of the clutch is high. The 2 fans go in series so at low speed.
- place extra coolant temperature sensor and use this signal to switch the fans in parralell or high speed. Place timer. If fans are x time in low speed. Go to high speed.
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Previous car. SUV. From 2011+ 10l/100km to 2017 5,516l/100km.
2017 without holiday: 5,397l/100km
EPA Rated average: 8,1l/100km

Current ride: plug in 285hp hybrid
EPA Rated average: 2,8l/100km
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