Is the Saab 9-5 wagon a good car?
Cruise control and premium sound system. This car has been very well cared for, oil changed religiously and serviced and maintained by a former SAAB Dealer mechanic, himself a SAAB aficionado. All safety recalls satisfied, most recently front airbags.
When did I buy my last Saab 9-5?
SAAB lovers know this is the last of a model series before GM converted the SAAB 9-5 to a vehicle built on GM/German/Opel influence. I purchased this SAAB in 2009 from a Lexus Dealer after 1st owner traded it at 2,400 miles.
How old is the starter on a Saab 9-5?
It’s a great driving Saab (9/10). Cooper winter tires performing very well and just under a year old. All the work on this Saab has been done by Saab Master Tech, Chris Rizzon of Rizzon Saab in Dorset VT (except for rebuilt starter from Goldwing installed by Saab Master Tech David Dickinson of Rocky Top Guru).
How old are Cooper winter tires on a Saab?
Cooper winter tires performing very well and just under a year old. All the work on this Saab has been done by Saab Master Tech, Chris Rizzon of Rizzon Saab in Dorset VT (except for rebuilt starter from Goldwing installed by Saab Master Tech David Dickinson of Rocky Top Guru). Has many replaced parts using premium used parts from Goldwing.
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.