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Oil Changes
« on: 02 July 2011, 09:57:46 AM »
Hi, I am the owner of a 2002 9-3t low pressure, for several years to avoid the dreaded sludge problem I have been using Mobil 1 0-40 oil and changing it every 6 months approx. regardless of the mileage, the car has done 63000 miles and running very well, I do about 7000 miles a year. I am now thinking is it really necessary to change it every 6 months when using a high quality oil and perhaps let it run to 6000 miles, about 9 or10 months before a change of oil. Any thoughts? 
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Re: Oil Changes
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2011, 10:20:33 AM »
Have you fitted the latest modification of the crankcase vent system.  The small pipes around the oil filler should have white writing on them, if you have.

I think that 6 months is only necessary if you on do low miles and short journeys.  It's the Saab recommendation.
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Re: Oil Changes
« Reply #2 on: 03 July 2011, 05:06:03 PM »
Have you has a sump drop done? Even if you are using fully synth, it has probably had semi-synth in whilst serviced at Saab when it was new (er)

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