Where is the thermostat on a Saab 9-3 arc?
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc the thermostat is relatively easy to change as it’s fairly accessible. It’s located near the firewall on the driver side just underneath the coolant reservoir: Step 1: Ensure that the car has cooled down and raise the hood. Step 2: Remove the coolant reservoir cap. Step 3: Chock the rear wheels and engage the hand brake.
What kind of coolant does a Saab 9-3 use?
Coolant flush on an 2006 2.0t Saab 9-3. This should be the almost same for 2004-2011 variants of the 2.0t 9-3. For flushing I recommend picking multiple gallons of distilled water from the grocery store (usually about a $1 or less each), and you will need a secure container to hold the used coolant for recycling.
When to replace the water pump on a Saab 9-3?
As such, sometimes it seems “too soon” with every major service interval (I’m thinking every 60k miles on a 2004 Saab 9-3) so subsequent options would be to include the job whenever the coolant gets flushed or when the water pump or coolant hoses get replaced.
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.
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc the thermostat is relatively easy to change as it’s fairly accessible. It’s located near the firewall on the driver side just underneath the coolant reservoir: Step 1: Ensure that the car has cooled down and raise the hood. Step 2: Remove the coolant reservoir cap. Step 3: Chock the rear wheels and engage the hand brake.
Coolant flush on an 2006 2.0t Saab 9-3. This should be the almost same for 2004-2011 variants of the 2.0t 9-3. For flushing I recommend picking multiple gallons of distilled water from the grocery store (usually about a $1 or less each), and you will need a secure container to hold the used coolant for recycling.
As such, sometimes it seems “too soon” with every major service interval (I’m thinking every 60k miles on a 2004 Saab 9-3) so subsequent options would be to include the job whenever the coolant gets flushed or when the water pump or coolant hoses get replaced.
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.
Why is YouTube not working on my Saab 9-3?
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What should I use to replace the coolant sensor on a Saab 9-5?
Basic pliers should work as well. 19mm wrench shown is only needed to replace the coolant temperature sensor (not part of this tutorial). Thermostat with rubber gasket. Saab part no 30577561
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc the thermostat is relatively easy to change as it’s fairly accessible. It’s located near the firewall on the driver side just underneath the coolant reservoir: Step 1: Ensure that the car has cooled down and raise the hood. Step 2: Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
Basic pliers should work as well. 19mm wrench shown is only needed to replace the coolant temperature sensor (not part of this tutorial). Thermostat with rubber gasket. Saab part no 30577561
How long has the Saab 9-5 been in production?
We have now owned and sold many 9-5 models, both petrol and diesel, so believe our own experiences of what to buy will be of great interest to you. The ‘Old 9-5’ was in production for 12 years and by all standards became an outstanding car, especially the Aero models from 2002 onwards.
How do you change the thermostat on 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. Drain off the coolant. 5. Lower the car to the floor. 6. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose mounting at the thermostat housing. 7. Move the hose to one side. 8.
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How does the temp gauge work on a Saab?
No check engine lights are on or anything. When i started from cold after putting in the temp sensor the gauge was already reading at the quarter mark and went up when the car warmed up. The gauge should read all the way at the bottom and come up from there.
When to replace the thermostat on a car?
It’s generally a good idea to replace your car’s thermostat as preventative maintenance with every major service interval. They are a critical part of your car’s ability to regulate it’s own temperature based on how hard your engine is working at any given time and fluctuating environmental temperatures throughout the year.