Cooling system
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COOLING SYSTEM CHART
| Coolant | Type | Saab Original Coolant (50% water) |
| Volume | 7.5 L (1.96 G) | |
| Expansion tank pressure valve | Opening pressure | 1,4-1.5 Bar |
| Thermostat opening temperature | 82+/- 2 °C (180 °F) | |
| System boiling point (at 1.4 bar) | 131 °C (268 °F) | |
| The temperature gauge goes into the red zone at | 125 °C (257 °F) | |
| Radiator fan | Start (ignition on) (engine temperature) | Stage 1: 100 °C (212 °F) Stage 2: 108 °C (226 °F) Stage 3: 114 °C (237 °F) Stage 4: 120 °C (248 °F) |
| Start (ignition off) (engine temperature) | 100 °C (212 °F) Running time 30-270 seconds depending on temperature |
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| A/C disengage | 123 °C (253 °F) | |
| A/C engage | 122 °C (251 °F) |