What should the oil pressure be on a 2002 Saab?
What is the stock oil pressure specification for a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 Turbo? These are the stock oil pressure specs: With a warm engine (105 +/-2 degrees C) using 10W30 oil the pressure should be 2.5 bar. The oil pressure reducing valve opens at 3.8 bar. Low oil pressure warning light comes on when the pressure is below 0.3-0.55 bar.
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.
Can a low oil pressure cause engine to seize up?
Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed. There are many things that can cause low oil pressure. Below, we’ll review the most common causes:
When does the low oil pressure warning light come on?
The oil pressure reducing valve opens at 3.8 bar. Low oil pressure warning light comes on when the pressure is below 0.3-0.55 bar. Why is it that despite having the correct oil level a 2006 Saab Aero wagon gave the “ Oil pressure low, pull car to safe area ” message?
What happens if your Saab 9-3 has low oil pressure?
One of the most serious issues that can happen to your Saab 9-3 ‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent.
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.
Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed. There are many things that can cause low oil pressure. Below, we’ll review the most common causes:
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.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9-3 Aero have?
Tedjs recently took us on a brief tour of the fuel injection system on the 2.8 V6 that powers the Saab 9-3 Aero. This time, he’s giving us a closer, more in depth look as he slowly takes a bit more of this engine apart. TedJS is a GM World Class Technician and professorial type at Tri-C – a community college in Ohio. Many thanks, Ted.
Where is the coolant cooler on a Saab?
One carries pressurized oil and the other carries coolant. Near the bottom left is where two hoses would go to complete the circuit on the integral coolant warmer and oil cooler. The coolant reaches operating temperature much faster than the oil so it helps to warm it up during cold start.
Why does my Saab 9-3 Aero keep losing coolant?
A 2009 Saab 9-3Aero keeps losing coolant. All hoses, the radiator etc. have been checked and there is no leakage. Why is this happening? This is a one of the more common of Saab 9-3 Aero problems.
Why does my Saab 9-3 engine keep bucking?
This will indicate that the engine block is porous and coolant is being burnt off during combustion. This has been an ongoing problem with these vehicles. A 2004 Saab 9-3 with a 4 cylinder engine and a 6 speed manual gearbox begins to buck and jerk when the turbo gauge goes into the orange / red zone –what could cause this?
Why does my Saab oil pump keep blinking?
Can the use of organic (non-synthetic) oil cause the oil lamp on a Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 Turbo to blink and then be on constantly? The oil pressure light first blinking and then remaining permanently on is a common problem when non-synthetic oil is used. Organic oil can cause the oil pump and/or the pickup to get partially clogged.
What causes an oil leak on a 1999 Saab 9-3?
What could be the reason for a major oil leak from behind the crank pulley on a 1999 Saab 9-3. An external oil pump leak is possible. One of the most common causes for an oil leak at the location mentioned is a worn ‘O’ ring. It is #1 in the diagram below:
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.
What is the stock oil pressure specification for a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 Turbo? These are the stock oil pressure specs: With a warm engine (105 +/-2 degrees C) using 10W30 oil the pressure should be 2.5 bar. The oil pressure reducing valve opens at 3.8 bar. Low oil pressure warning light comes on when the pressure is below 0.3-0.55 bar.
The oil pressure reducing valve opens at 3.8 bar. Low oil pressure warning light comes on when the pressure is below 0.3-0.55 bar. Why is it that despite having the correct oil level a 2006 Saab Aero wagon gave the “ Oil pressure low, pull car to safe area ” message?
What to do if your 9-3 has low oil pressure?
If you have no idea when the last time your 9-3’s oil was changed, or if you happen to have done a lot of towing, or if your oil change is overdue, changing the oil itself may vary well solve the problem. There is a tube in your 9-3 that takes the oil from the pan to the oil pump. This is called the pickup tube.