Why does my Saab 9-3 have blue smoke coming from the intake?
Your 9-3’s PCV system is responsible for taking the pressure that builds up in the oil pan and moving it to the intake side of the engine. It opens and closes, which keeps the intake free of oil. If it stays open, oil will build up in the intake, and you’ll end up with blue smoke coming from the exhaust as this oil is burnt.
Why does my Saab 9-3 stop running after 100k?
crank sensor probably needs to be replaced. If your car starts up and runs after it’s cooled down, but cuts off again after engine has warmed up, then more then likely it’s your crank shaft sensor. They tend to go out on the 9-3s after 100k miles.
What kind of car is a Saab 9-3 Turbo?
Hi my name is jelani galloway and I live in toledo Ohio. I have a 2003 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo. I have has the vehicle for about 3 months and have recently put a lot of money into it making sure it runs properly. New battery , suspension, tires, tire rod. But recently when I started to start the car, it would cut on then them rapidly cut right back off.
How can I check if my Saab has a fuel filter?
first check the airfilter, if its dry and clean then is okay. then check that fuel filter has been replaced in the last 2-3 years, if not you have to replace it. This is the easy bits to check for you self. Next then you need diagnostic reader, wich usally means you have to go to a saab dealer and get them to read of the cars computer .
Your 9-3’s PCV system is responsible for taking the pressure that builds up in the oil pan and moving it to the intake side of the engine. It opens and closes, which keeps the intake free of oil. If it stays open, oil will build up in the intake, and you’ll end up with blue smoke coming from the exhaust as this oil is burnt.
How do you change ATF in a Saab 9-5?
About 4 quarts/liters is drained every time so fill up the transmission with 4 quarts/liters of new ATF. The fluid is added through the dipstick tube. Warm up the engine. Shift through Drive and Neutral so the fluid can get distributed through the transmission. Check the fluid level and add if necessary.
What’s the fluid level in a Saab 9-5?
See Automatic transmission fluid level, Automatic transmission, transmission fluid level without dipstick or Fluid level check, 4-cyl diesel. The difference in volume between the max and min marks is as follows: B205, B235: 0.5 l Diesel: 0.3 l. Fit the lower engine cover.
Where is the drain bolt on a Saab 9-5?
The drain bolt is located to the right of the exhaust when looking from the front of the car. It’s the only 24mm bolt in that area so you can’t mistake it for anything else. There is not enough room for a socket so an open-ended or ring wrench/spanner is needed.