At what temperature does the Jaguar XF's cooling fan turn on?
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Generally, the engine radiator cooling fan will turn on at around 90 degrees Celsius. Reasons why the fan turns on at high temperatures: After the car engine has been working for a certain period, when the engine's coolant temperature rises, the radiator fan will automatically turn on to prevent engine overheating. Additionally, in hot weather, the fan will also turn on when the air conditioning is in use. When the coolant temperature drops to a certain level, the cooling fan will turn off. Required temperature thresholds: Most modern cars use electric cooling fans. When the coolant temperature reaches around 90 degrees, the fan operates at low speed. When the coolant temperature reaches about 105 degrees, the fan starts running at high speed.
Having driven the Jaguar XF for so many years, I remember the fan usually kicks in between 97 to 102 degrees Celsius. I often get stuck in city traffic, where the water temperature tends to spike. Once the needle approaches the red zone, the fan roars to life, dissipating the heat. Last summer, during a highway traffic jam, the temperature gauge climbed to around 100 degrees, and the fan immediately started working, preventing the car from overheating and stalling. I recommend fellow owners to regularly check the coolant and fan connections, especially during hot weather—don’t wait until the dashboard warning light comes on, or the repair costs won’t be cheap. During routine maintenance, have a technician test the cooling system; it saves a lot of hassle. After all, the engineers designed this car with a reasonable temperature range to protect the engine.