Hey Scotty,
I have a 2006 Honda CRV with 120k on the clock.
Performed a coolant change as per your video. I let the car run for 40 mins or so with the heater on and with a no spill funnel in the rad. I got plenty of air out and I got as much new coolant in as drained out. The only problem is the fan doesn't seem to kick in. Temps are absolutely fine even on a longer drive. Fan works if I swithc the AC on so I know it functions.
Should I just forget about it and assume it will work if need as the car temps are absolutely normal.
Thanks
It's winter. If the engine cooling fan thermo switch is working correctly, the fan won't come on until it hits about 180 degrees. With 30 degree air blowing across the radiator, it's probably not needed. Just a theory.
The only problem is the fan doesn't seem to kick in .... Temps are absolutely fine
The fan probably isn't needed. You may have gained a lot of cooling efficiency by changing the coolant.
And ... it is winter.
Try cable tying a piece of cardboard in front of the grill, and blocking the lower air dam/deflector, and going for a hard uphill drive. That should get things good and hot.
