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Cooling system

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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
A/C disengage   123 °C (253 °F)
A/C engage   122 °C (251 °F)