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Oil changes at 5K-miles + normal maintenance.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:54:33 In Reply to: Saab longevity, schoup, Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:22:23 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I subscribe to oil and filter changes at 5,000-miles for most driving (city, stop & go, etc.)and at 10,000-mile for a traveling salesman (all long freeway driving). Of course, that is using the recommended Mobil 0W-40 synthetic oil (until something better comes along).
The the rest of the factory maintenance schedule looks OK to start with. If you check the BB over time, then items that have a tendency to break will become evident and the maintenance schedule can be adjusted accordingly.
Hand washing every few weeks and a the use of a good wax or sealant (I like Klasse myself) at least twice a year should keep the exterior looking good.
Vehicles have gotten much better over the years and there is no reason not the expect 150,000+ miles with regular maintenance. Automotive products also have been getting better, and will continue to improve. So expect to change the preferred type of oil or wax or coolant as the newer products prove themselves.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; 5-speed; 8000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; 5-door; Automatic; 82,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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