Create your own Saab flair! We have run 10W-30 in our Saabs for 15+ years and haven't had a problem. And I don't know anyone who doesn't do this, but always use full synthetic in the 1999+ Saabs. This is not an anything goes type of forum. Stick to the 3-4k change intervals and you'll be fine. In some European countries, there are many correct oils sold. Oil requirements remain the same at either semi-synthetic or full-synthetic. This is one of the main advantages.
I suppose they can and do make 0W oils out of non-synthetic oil, but most of the 0W's you'll see on your local auto parts store's shelf are going to be synthetic or blends. Oil will shoot out about 6 inches 15 cm rearward. Correct any mechanical concerns found. What will happen if i place an incorrect engine oil? Just click the edit link above to personalize your username. Luckily in the outside lane and able to pull off. I really want to get those. We simply think that the cost of oil is a good bit less than the risk associated with losing an engine.
There are also other correct harder to find oils Castrol Syntec 0W-30 European Formulua, Total Quartz Energy 9000, etc. The oil filter cover looks similar to the 2. You should always attempt to verify the information with your vehicle manual or information provided on the underhood stick, sometimes also located on the top of the accumulator. Service intervals fall under main categories: Intermediate and Main Service interval. We no longer have any confidence in this vehicle and if we owned it we would sell it.
The best position to lie down is in the same orientation as the map with your feet facing the same direction as the front of the car. Finally, the notion that 0W-30 oil is necessarily a full synthetic is also wrong. Recommended oil for my 2003 9-3 Product Name Product Description Capacities Product Signature Series 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil - Best synthetic motor oil on the market for your 2003 Saab 9-3 2. The car ran fine until August 2006 when the first gearbox malfunction light was indicated with an inability for the automatic transmission to downshift. Unsolicited commercial postings are not allowed no spam. Extreme tightening makes it hard to unscrew the next time as well as potentially cracks the oil pan. If you can't do this, see our page to find a Saab 9-3 oil filter wrench.
Originally, I did not need ramps but after installing a Taliaferro Imports, Inc. The information provided herein is a reference provided to you at no charge. I put some newspaper under the oil collection pan to insure that no oil drips on the driveway. While this car has not fully stalled out, I have felt it hesitated on a number of other occasions. If the mileage interval is not met, the message will be set at 2 years. Increasing the cold viscosity W rating won't help you at all, it just means the oil will be thicker when the engine is cold. I found that about 5.
If your vehicle was originally charged with R12 refrigerant, for example, the oil type specified, 'mineral', will not apply. In Europe, there are quite a few motor oils that meet this specification. Usually, I use newspaper to catch oil, should a few drops spill. Are those the stock rims for that year Saab??? For sure it will make my mileage bad right? The fact that this new car nearly stalled in front of oncoming traffic has really scared me. Most Saabs have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40.
That size and offset is perfect for the 9-3 and also doesn't require any type of spacer, centering ring, or different wheel bolts. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. After the oil drains, put back the oil plug to slightly more than finger tight 18 ft. . I am not certain about an Aero. Guess what runs directly under the oil pan? This will often cause oil to be pushed through the crankcase ventilation tube into the turbo, causing oil consumption and smoking. The oil plug is removed with a 15mm socket wrench the standard counter clockwise off, clockwise to screw on.
Summary In short, consider the orientation to lie down to access the oil plug. This left me stranded and almost required a tow due to inoperative transmission but, the vehicle eventually shifted into limp mode before the tow truck arrived allowing us to drive it to the dealership. Re-install the black plastic engine cover after changing the oil filter. We were told that the battery abruptly died. The car has been back to the dealer for service several times within the first few months of ownership.
Since modifiers tend to worsen sludging, and since worldwide supply of group 4 base is very limited and expensive, full synthetic oils were priced accordingly. T-30 Torx screwdriver may be in tool kit above spare tire 6. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Elf Excellium Full Tech 0W30 has been renamed as Total brand and Saab Long Life 0W30is no longer available. Multiple oils or filters may be compatible with your vehicle below. Most recently, September 11, 2005. When the contact turned the vehicle, the instrument panel indicated that there was a gear box malfunction.
Around 2008, part number 93175493 was superceded by 12605566. I change the oil at 50% and 0% so I only reset it at 0%. Then click Checkout after you have added the last item to the cart. Then put the drain pan under the oil plug. Dealer could not diagnose via computer; however I suggested a tech drove the car for a day or two.