What causes a turbo car to run rich?
When a car is running rich, it means the engine is receiving too much fuel and too little air. Although there are many causes of a rich-running engine, one of the most common is a dirty air filter. The air filter is designed to capture and remove sediment from the air before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber.
What kind of engine does a Saab trouble code have?
Trouble Code Identification Model Year Engine identification System 9-5 2.3L Turbo 1999-09 4 cylinder Trionic T5/T7/T8 9-5 3.0L 1999-03 6 cylinder Trionic T5/T7 9-7X 4.2/5.3L 2005-09 6/8 cylinder GM 9-7X 6.0L 2008-09 8 cylinder GM
When did Saab extend warranties on turbo engines?
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 power does a Saab 2.3T have?
Power on the 2.3T can be lifted to somewhere between 240 to 260bhp with a combination of remapped ecu, sports exhaust and induction kit with a cold air feed pipe. We would recommend limiting power to 250bhp for the best compromise as traction becomes a major issue when you exceed this.
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.
Power on the 2.3T can be lifted to somewhere between 240 to 260bhp with a combination of remapped ecu, sports exhaust and induction kit with a cold air feed pipe. We would recommend limiting power to 250bhp for the best compromise as traction becomes a major issue when you exceed this.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9000 have?
Engine choices 2.0 Turbo delivering 175bhp good for a 0-60 sprint in under 8 seconds. The 2.3t Turbo upped power to 200bhp and ran 0-60 in a shade over 7 seconds, then there is the massive 3.0 v6 engine which offers 210bhp and a 6.7 sprint to 60.
What are the stage 3 mods on a Saab 9000?
Stage 3 mods: Engine balancing, forced induction (turbo/supercharger), Internal engine upgrades (pistons/head/valves), competition cam. Power on the 2.3T can be lifted to somewhere between 240 to 260bhp with a combination of remapped ecu, sports exhaust and induction kit with a cold air feed pipe.
Can a bad MAF sensor cause poor drivability?
A bad MAF sensor can cause your vehicle to experience poor drivability issues such as engine stalling, jerking or hesitation during acceleration. This could happen while speeding up on the highway on-ramp or cruising down a city street.