Car starting to overheat in idle, fan looks like it's bad

[ThePresence]

2000 Maxima SE.

Mechanic tells me you can't buy just the one fan, both front fans come as a single unit for around $300. Is this the truth?

Thanks.

 

[HiTek21]

it's possible it comes as a single unit, some fans are like that.

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Here's an aftermarket replacement fan for your maxima, $200.

 

[steppinthrax]

Make sense. I know when I take the fan off my radiator it comes in one frame with two fans. I honestly would go to a junk yard or at least do a google for Yarddog. It's an internet site that sends emails to a whole bunch of junkyards. They in turn email you back. You'll get it cheaper.

 

[ThePresence]

Thanks guys. I'll probably go with the factory part. I just wanted to make sure the guy wasn't ripping me off.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Make sense. I know when I take the fan off my radiator it comes in one frame with two fans. I honestly would go to a junk yard or at least do a google for Yarddog. It's an internet site that sends emails to a whole bunch of junkyards. They in turn email you back. You'll get it cheaper.

I did that for my mirror. I got it for $70. Check Ebay, first though.

 

[Skotty]

Are you sure there is something wrong with the fan? Overheating at idle can sometimes be a sign of low coolant level, so check your coolant level too ( preferably when the engine is cool )

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Skotty
Are you sure there is something wrong with the fan? Overheating at idle can sometimes be a sign of low coolant level, so check your coolant level too ( preferably when the engine is cool )

Yeah, coolant is fine, fan was making noise and is not turning anymore. thanks.

 

[Vette73]

Advance auto sells a NEW set for $185 at their site. It is made by Motormite, thats good.
Lifetime warrenty to boot does not hurt.

NEW $185 fan

 

[SearchMaster]

Heh - kinda funny, one of my fans on my 2000 Maxima GLE started making bad noises a couple of weeks ago. I disconnected it (the other is still running fine), and so far the temp hasn't risen above where it always has. I was going to replace it, but haven't looked into the cost yet...damn, $300, I'll probably just take my chances as is.

 

[nwfsnake]

Only $107 plus shipping from RockAuto.com.

 

[ThePresence]

Got it done for $360, factory part + oil change. My mechanic rocks.