What kind of coolant to put in a Saab 9-5?
Some say not to use Dexcool, others say it is fine if you flush it every few years. Some manufacturers say it is life-time coolant and never needs to be changed. Some say Zerex G05 (Mercedes coolant) is best to put in the 9-5. Saab never specified this for the Can you switch from one to another type of coolant?
How often should you change the coolant on a Saab?
As long as it is replaced every 2-3 years, it shouldn’t really matter what type is being used. If your Saab came with Dexcool, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to stop using that. Just make sure to replace every few years. It appeared my 2004 Saab 9-5 had green coolant. But after I drained and flushed, it appeared more orange.
What kind of car is a Saab 9-5?
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How much coolant does a Saab 9-5 need?
At least, that was the case with my 2004 9-5 2.3T. Other engines may be different so measure and do your own calculations. After a full drain, there is still 2.1 liters of distilled water left in the engine. The recommended mix of coolant/water is 50/50. 7.4 divided by 2 is 3.7 liters of coolant needed.
How do you fill and flush a Saab 9-5?
Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure. 2. Raise the car. 3. Remove the lower front cover. 4. Open the drain cock on the radiator and drain off the coolant. 5. Close the drain cock. 6. Lower the car to the floor. 7. Switch off the A/C or ACC. Fill with coolant to the MAX level.
How long does it take for coolant to drain from a Saab?
It may take 10 – 15 minutes to drain completely. Close the petcock when empty. The coolant system holds 7.4 liters and I was able to only get 5.3 liters out so it is not possible to drain all the coolant from the system. 6. Fill engine with distilled water by pouring it in the expansion tank to the Cold marking on the tank.
Is there a way to flush a Saab radiator?
Saab does not provide any flushing instructions in the WIS. That’s cheating if your radiator has such an easy drain cock! The one on my NG900 was old and brittle and broke when I tried to open it. Fortunately it broke on the closed position, which is not bad.
Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure. 2. Raise the car. 3. Remove the lower front cover. 4. Open the drain cock on the radiator and drain off the coolant. 5. Close the drain cock. 6. Lower the car to the floor. 7. Switch off the A/C or ACC. Fill with coolant to the MAX level.
Where is the coolant reservoir on a 9-3?
The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your 9-3 is located and how to add coolant. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add – for Saabs, it will typically be in a section titled Fluid Capacities in the back of your manual.
Some say not to use Dexcool, others say it is fine if you flush it every few years. Some manufacturers say it is life-time coolant and never needs to be changed. Some say Zerex G05 (Mercedes coolant) is best to put in the 9-5. Saab never specified this for the Can you switch from one to another type of coolant?
As long as it is replaced every 2-3 years, it shouldn’t really matter what type is being used. If your Saab came with Dexcool, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to stop using that. Just make sure to replace every few years. It appeared my 2004 Saab 9-5 had green coolant. But after I drained and flushed, it appeared more orange.
How much does it cost to change the coolant on a 9-5?
Changing and flushing the coolant system is one of those things that are easy to do and pay off in the long run! The green petcock on the 9-5 is a $11 part (5333471) so an inexpensive replacement. Still inconvenient when you break it and is left in the open position.