What to do if your Saab engine is leaking?
Currently, Saab recommends removal of the sump and doing a complete cleaning. That’s if the engine is still running. Then there’s direct-ignition cassette failures and cylinder-head gasket leaks to contend with. Affected models include the 2000-03 Saab 9-3 and 1999-2003 Saab 9-5. This video is put up specifically for the SAAB Central Forum.
What makes the engine rattle in a Saab 9-3?
The exhaust system is one of the most common culprits that can make it sound like your Saab 9-3’s engine is rattling. While the exhaust is outside of the engine itself, it can often cause sounds that are confused for an internal engine rattle. Heat Shield The number one rattling culprit in your 9-3’s exhaust system is the heat shield.
What kind of oil does a Saab engine use?
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem. The poorly thought-out service recommendation for 16,000-km oil changes, using conventional motor oil or semi-synthetics, has ruined many four-cylinder Saab motors.
When did Saab extend warranties on turbo engines?
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem.
Currently, Saab recommends removal of the sump and doing a complete cleaning. That’s if the engine is still running. Then there’s direct-ignition cassette failures and cylinder-head gasket leaks to contend with. Affected models include the 2000-03 Saab 9-3 and 1999-2003 Saab 9-5. This video is put up specifically for the SAAB Central Forum.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9-3 have?
Affected models include the 2000-03 Saab 9-3 and 1999-2003 Saab 9-5. This video is put up specifically for the SAAB Central Forum. It’s a head gasket replacement and sludge cleaning process for 2002 9-3 Viggen.
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem.
Affected models include the 2000-03 Saab 9-3 and 1999-2003 Saab 9-5. This video is put up specifically for the SAAB Central Forum. It’s a head gasket replacement and sludge cleaning process for 2002 9-3 Viggen.
How do you change the oil in a Saab 9-3?
You can change the oil filter during this time as well as put away tools. Oil plug is to the right in the top picture and to the left (oil plug removed and some oil dripping is seen). 7. Remove black plastic engine cover (says SAAB turbo) by unscrewing the 3 Torx screws to gain access to the oil filter.
Is there a warranty on a Saab 2.0?
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem. The poorly thought-out service recommendation for 16,000-km oil…. Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem.
Why is my Saab 2.0 engine leaking oil?
Experts suggest this may be due to the catalytic converter being mounted below the sump, cooking the oil at high temperature. Currently, Saab recommends removal of the sump and doing a complete cleaning. That’s if the engine is still running. Then there’s direct-ignition cassette failures and cylinder-head gasket leaks to contend with.
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem. The poorly thought-out service recommendation for 16,000-km oil…. Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem.