I've driven the car for almost a thousand miles like that....LOL! And yes, the temp stayed pretty much right at the halfway mark on the temp gauge - until we had 100 degree heat the other day. Even then it was OK as long as I kept it over about 40 mph. Sitting at a light or in traffic the needle would slowly creep up.

Yes, definitely not recommended if over 80 degrees or so outside!

I ordered the whole fan today. Should be here Tuesday.

Jon