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Title: Saab 9-3 convertible SE '98
Post by: timjsaab93 on 15 July 2011, 10:09:10 AM

Hi, has anyone had any sucess using an alternative hydraulic oil for the roof?

Title: Re: Saab 9-3 convertible SE '98
Post by: twin_cam_turbo on 15 July 2011, 10:36:42 AM

I didn't dare...
Depending on where you're based, I've got some spare fluid here (Kent).

Title: Re: Saab 9-3 convertible SE '98
Post by: timjsaab93 on 15 July 2011, 01:04:28 PM

Thanks for the offer but Im affraid we are not neighbours! I can see the Orkney Isles from my house!.

Title: Re: Saab 9-3 convertible SE '98
Post by: Holski on 15 July 2011, 10:39:06 PM

Hi Tim, I've been using Trolley jack oil (Iso32) for the last year. One thing though, my rams were leaking prior to filling with this stuff, so I thought, Eh! Nothing to loose! Using Lucas Stop leak aswell. Still leaking but not as much. Last top up 6 months ago. No problems with the operation so far. And the hood has been up and down a few times this summer. But to be honest, if there was no leak I would have probably gone genuine.

Title: Re: Saab 9-3 convertible SE '98
Post by: timjsaab93 on 15 July 2011, 11:12:36 PM

Hi, thanks everyone. I did think about using some hydraulic oil from work but I think I will use the Saab oil. I dont think Ive got a leak so it should last a while.

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