My saab aero 9-3 2.0 turbo 210 hp yesterday on the high way dropped the temp to 1%2F4 and came back to the middle when i stopped on the lights... does anyone knows whats up%3F i checked the water in last 2000 km there was no problem.

Asked by ka3or Nov 16, 2014 at 02:19 AM about the 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The temp drops on the high way till 1/4 and comes back at the time im standing on lights. What coold cause the problem?

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If you're using straight water in your radiator it's gonna boil and since you're making more friction with more power makes more heat. Use straight coolant then mix it with water that's the only thing I can think of

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