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Old 07-14-2006, 12:48 PM
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Default Re: How to increase HP and gas mileage in Tundra

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Originally Posted by Steelshot
But, Cyberbilly, isn't the point that a mechanical fan is operating and creating a load even at speed when it isn't needed? An electric fan turns off when the forward motion of the vehicle is pushing air past the radiator, thus no fan load and better MPG.
Which is the same net result as a clutch for the mechanical fan.
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