What should the oil pressure be in a Saab?
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 causes oil leak in Saab 9-5 engine?
Oil leaks from the timing cover, valve cover, and/or rear main seal may be due to excessive crankcase pressure. An updated PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) kit was released to fix this concern. Saab 9-5 Vehicles With This Problem.
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 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.
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.
Oil leaks from the timing cover, valve cover, and/or rear main seal may be due to excessive crankcase pressure. An updated PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) kit was released to fix this concern. Saab 9-5 Vehicles With This Problem.
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.
How much does it cost to replace PCV valve on Saab 9-5?
The average cost for a Saab 9-5 PCV Valve Replacement is between $60 -$68. Learn More I have already changed the crankcase unit last year. Now I see oil leaks from the timing cover and/ rear main seal.
When to replace the oil pump in a Saab?
When the front seal it replaced on a vehicle with this kind of mileage, it is normal to replace the oil pump as at the same time as time and use will have caused a lot of wear. However, before going in for seal and oil pump replacement, the oil pressure switch should be checked for a leak.
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: