1996 Saab 900 overheating

1996 SAAB 900
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TERRYSHARMAN1967
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driving 4 miles car overheats. Radiator water is boiling, radiator or water bottle have no leaks. needle on dash board is under half way. Can smell the heat from inside the car
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:16 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Might need to replace thermostat. Cooling fan on/
Jul 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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MNTHNY4
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also replace coolant temp sensor & thermostat at the same time .
Oct 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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