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Date: 1 Oct 2001 10:24:51 -0700
From: ychennopsam30.net (Yaofeng)
Subject: Re: thanks for the advice so far.... 2 questions.


"The Grand Poobah" <eyles_jnopsamgovt.nz> wrote in message news:<01c149f7$0fee26a0$08350a0anopsam8004.wcc.govt.nz>... > Well we bought the 9000CS 10 days ago, and thanks for all the replies > received on the thread "help: about to become a saab owner????" > > Its a 2.3 eco LPT 1996 with 143km (90 miles) on the clock. It feels special > every time we get in it (now I know what you guys are on about!). From it's > records, its been well serviced and looked after. > > Now for my two questions. I brought from an authorised Saab dealer so I > expect that things will be put right if something should give up and die in > the short term. (please, no comments about saab dealers, these guys have > been really good to deal with so far) > > 1. The air conditioning smells! Not an unpleasant smell but it is > continuous and gets stronger as we drive. At first I thought is just the > smell from the grooming the car got before we picked it up. I've read a > little bit in this group about "maple syrup" smells and this is the same > thing I reckon. Its seems to be there if the AC is switched on or not and > comes from the panel vents. Is this something I should be concerned about? > The dealer says he will ride with me for a bit later this week and advise > me if the smell is "normal". > Check your cabin air filter. You may have to replace it, at about US$40 for a filter. Your may also have a leaking heater core. > 2. From the manual, the eco series low pressure turbos come with a > catalytic converter. The manual says "use unleaded only", however unleaded > fuel in NZ is only 91 octane. The higher octane 96 petrol over here is > leaded. The dealer has said I will get better performance and economy from > the leaded 96 rather than the 91 and that it "won't do the car any harm". > He also says that the car is clever enought to determine the octane rating > and will adjust itself to use more of the 91 than the 96, so its more > economical to use the 96 (which costs more per litre btw). Your comments > please! > Can't imagine why leaded gasoline is still available in NZ. The last time I used leaded gasoline was in Trinidad & Tobago last year. Almost every car spews black smoke. It was only a matter of time before my rented Honda Accord did the same. The gas station attendant didn't even ask before proceeding to pump leaded gasoline into the tank. By the time I realized, it was 1/3 full. Had to ask hime to switch. Your cat converter will be toast if you use leaded gasoline. > 3. Bonus question! The automatic transmission I know is a bit dodgy in the > 9000 series as a relative weak point. I've never owned an automatic before > and wonder if you guys could give me some tips on the best driving style to > look after it. eg I've taken to switching to N while waiting at lights, > does this make a real difference, or am I just dreaming? > Never liked and drove automatics. Can't provide insight. > cheers! John (new member of the Saab club!) I know this is OT. You must have a very good reason to still harbor such intense hatred for people whom we had victory over a war more than 50 years ago. Yaofeng

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