1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Cool engine fan

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
180,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HATBOYDIZ233
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I just want to kno if the cool engine fan suppose to come on when I start the car up?
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Not immediately unless you have the AC on.
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM
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HATBOYDIZ233
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Thank u so much I was a lil scared to s drive
Aug 17, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Meh. The only thing the fan coming on early will do is cause the engine to take a little longer to warm up, thus burning a little more gas than normal and putting out a little more emissions.
Aug 17, 2015 at 10:31 PM
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