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Running Hot
Posted by thereuare (more from thereuare) on Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:58:20
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Well first half of my weekend trips has (VERY thankfully) gone uneventful, no battery problems which i was concerned about. I'm hoping second trip tomorrow goes as uneventful.
However, i did notice that the car was running a little hotter than usual. Temp guage up to about 3/4 while in traffic, rather than the normal 1/2. While highway driving, temp guage slightly higher than 1/2. There seems to be a debate/discussion at to whether running the car anywhere in the green area is ok, or if the proper level is 1/2. As my car previously ran at 1/2, i'm trying to get it back there since it seems as if this would be more ideal.
Did a search on this board and this is my plan of testing:
1) Check coolant level
2) Check that one fan comes on when hot (Q: at what level should this fan turn on?)
3) Maybe do complete radiator flush and thermostat replacement next weekend if i'm feeling adventurous and see if this helps
QUESTIONS:
-when should the first fan come on?
-if engine hotter than usual, can i just use the A/C button without blower on to manually turn on one fan to cool the engine? any harm in this, or is this a "trick of the trade" of Saab owners in in the know?
-besides using using non-generic thermostat, using Mercedes anti-freeze, and distilled water... anything i should know or be sure NOT to do? (i'm not the most mechanically enclined, but am learning more about the car and enjoying the process, althogh frustrating at times)
'86 900S 115K miles
Thanks!
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