What happens if oil pickup is blocked?
It causes your oil pressure warning light to come on and will cause engine damage if the problem is not rectified. This problem is usually caused by a blocked oil pick up pipe. (As with any red warning light on you should stop the vehicle straight away.)
What kind of oil does a 2001 Saab 9 3 take?
Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 and SAE 10W-40 are preferred. Capacity: 4.2 quarts. . . (with filter)After refill check oil level.
What kind of oil does a 2002 Saab 9 3 take?
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.
Which is the correct filter for a Saab 9-3?
The correct Saab filter (part number 93175493) has straight pleats, not zigzaged pleats and is designated for all 2.0 litre SAAB 9-3 models and says Hengst E630H. The reported difference is the bypass valve is not activated until 100 psi compared to 80 for the old design.
How to check for oil in your Saab screen?
Inspection Dump the remaining oil out of the pan. Remove the oil pickup and inspect the screen. A little loose material is ok. A mostly clogged screen is not. Fig. 8 – Oil pickup removed You will likely find a fair amount of thick, almost sludgy oil in the bottom and corners of the pain.
How to reset the SID on a Saab 9-3?
To reset the SID, push the “customize” button then scroll the menu to “System Settings”, which is the 2nd choice. Push the SID knob to select it. Then scroll to “Service Indicator” (2nd to last choice, “back” is the last choice), push the SID knob to select it. It will then show the oil life remaining, such as “53%, 283 days”.
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.
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.
How do you remove the oil pan from a Saab?
Place a hydraulic jack under the transmission and slowly jack the engine up to provide clearance for the oil pan between the engine and subframe. Do this from the safety of the side of the car, as this is a BAD time to be under the car. Tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet and the oilpan should come off.
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.