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529.01.0038 Visco Fan Drive, Cooling System
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529.01.0038 Mercedes-Benz Compatible Visco Fan

529.01.0038

Summary

This Visco Fan Drive is engineered for Mercedes-Benz heavy commercial vehicles to regulate engine temperature effectively. It functions as a critical control element within the cooling system, ensuring optimal thermal balance and improved fuel efficiency during operation. Equivalent to OE Mercedes-Benz 4572000322.

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EAN Code8683457015098
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Compatible OEM Codes

  • MERCEDES BENZ
    • 457 200 67 22 S
    • 457 200 08 22
    • 457 200 07 22
    • 457 200 05 22
    • 457 200 03 22

Description

What does a visco fan drive do?

This Visco Fan Drive acts as a sophisticated control element within the engine cooling system, directly influencing thermal balance and fuel consumption. By adjusting fan speed steplessly according to cooling requirements, it prevents unnecessary high-speed rotation, which helps reduce the power load drawn from the engine at idle or low loads.

Vehicle compatibility and benefits

Designed for Mercedes-Benz heavy commercial vehicles, this component ensures the engine reaches operating temperature quickly by disengaging during cold starts. The internal mechanism provides shock damping by softening sudden speed changes, which helps preserve the lifespan of both fan blades and bearings.

Maintenance and technical function

For professional technicians and fleet managers, maintaining the cooling system is vital for preventing overheating. This unit is engineered to support additional heat loads when auxiliary systems are active, ensuring stable engine temperatures under heavy duty conditions. Check the compatibility list to ensure correct fitment for your specific Mercedes-Benz application.

OE cross-reference

529.01.0038 (Visco Fan Drive Fan) is the equivalent of the Mercedes-Benz OE numbers. This part directly replaces Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 4572000322, 4572000522, 4572000722, 4572000822, 4572006722S.

Other OEMs

MERCEDES BENZ

  • A4572006722 S
  • A4572000822
  • A4572000722
  • A4572000522
  • A4572000322
  • 457 200 67 22 S
  • 457 200 08 22
  • 457 200 07 22
  • 457 200 05 22
  • 457 200 03 22

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FAQ

How does a visco fan drive improve fuel efficiency?
The drive adjusts fan speed based on thermal needs, reducing unnecessary drag on the engine at idle or low loads, which directly optimizes fuel consumption.
What is the benefit of shock damping in this component?
The viscous coupling softens sudden changes in rotational speed, which protects the fan blades and bearings from excessive mechanical stress.
Does this component help with engine warm-up?
Yes, by disengaging the fan during a cold start, it helps the engine reach its optimal operating temperature more rapidly.
Can this be used in heavy commercial vehicles?
Yes, this component is specifically designed for use in heavy commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses to manage engine thermal loads.
What are the OE reference numbers of this part?
529.01.0038 directly replaces Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 4572000322, 4572000522, 4572000722, 4572000822, 4572006722S.