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Isn't is funny how the BB knows more than the factory Posted by TG (more from TG) on Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:02:24

In Reply to: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, jo, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:10:10 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

I find it hilarious that the BB has more knowledge than SAAB---the original manufacturer of the car.

SAAB CARS USA recommendation is STILL semi-synthetic 5W-30 for 9-5 cars per their bulletin of 12/02/2002.

The SAAB FACTORY owners manuals say their BASIC RECOMMENDATION is semi-synthetic 5W-30/0W-30/5W-40, API SJ.

They (SAAB FACTORY) have millions of miles of testing to back this. What does ANYONE on this BB have to contest/come close to this?

Answer: NOTTA/NOTHING

but personal opinions....

Quoting again from SAAB:

Model Year 2003 "9-5 and 9-3 CONVERTIBLES" --remember this is the OLD 9-3 CV:

QUOTE:

9-5, 9-3 Convertible Service Intervals/Requirements: Requires Semi-Synthetic oil whic meets ACEA A3/B3, API SJ or Higher.

For 2003, the 9-5 and the 9-3 Convertible requirements remain the same as 2002. Oil changes are REQUIRED every 10,000 miles under normal driving conditions. For the purpose of SAAB NO CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, only SAAB semi- synthetic should be used....."

END QUOTE.

Mobil 1 FULL SYNTHETIC 5W-30/10W-30/0W-30 FAR EXCEED this by virtue of the fact they are FULL SYNTHETIC products.

0W-40 FULL synthetic is the EXTREME RECOMMENDATION.

DECIDE HOW YOU THE OWNER DRIVE YOR SAAB.

If you change your oil every 5,000 miles, buy the Mobil 1 5W-30 at Wal-Mart and enjoy your car to its fullest.

If you typically can't remember when to change your oil, and/or you race it on Saturday nights, and/or you drive the AUTOBAHN, then get the 0W-40 Mobil 1.

EASY choices. Already in the manual. Already sent to EVERY USA dealer.

Recommended by the people who back up your cars with their $$$$. = SAAB CARS USA.

While I love this BB, when I ANALYZE THE FACTS of SAAB's experiences vs this BB----I'm going with SAAB.

TG

26 years of SAAB
1.25 million real SAAB miles behind the wheel

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Posts in this Thread:

Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, jo, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:10:10
- Isn't is funny how the BB knows more than the factory, TG, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:02:24 <-- Viewing This Message
  - I agree with the factory, but don overlook A3/B3, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:36:21
  - Re: Isn't is funny how the BB knows more than the factory, lowbar, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:59:23
    - Isn't it funny how TG knows more than the factory?, Greg Netzner, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:58:14
      - OOPs Netzer--you crossed the line here..., TG, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:35:10
        Whoa TG ... We all love Saabs ..., J, Thu, 19 Dec 2002 13:58:29
        OK then, why DOES Saab use 0W-40 as factory fill?, Greg Netzner, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:58:22
      - Also, why do people think engineers have final say?!?, J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:05:23
        Yikes!, Greg Netzner, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 15:47:59
        Re: Also, why do people think engineers have final say?!?, lowbar, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:24:50
        Both two drink minimum and table dance are metaphorical, J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:05:39
        Too late; my psyche's permanently scarred now, Greg Netzner, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:16:58
    - Before you bow down and kiss the ground ..., J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:30:45
      - Re: Before you bow down and kiss the ground ..., lowbar, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:36:11
        When the rubber meets the road..., b.flippo, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 15:20:43
        By the way ..., J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:01:44
        J--Your're WRONG And YOU NEED TO CEASE THIS, TG, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:16:02
        We've been affectionately kidding you about ..., J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 19:10:19
        It was not meant like that. n/m, J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 18:41:30
        Alright ... for 2003 9-5 ..., J, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:56:20
        Wrong AGAIN !!, TG, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:39:53
      - Your facts are incorrect here, TG, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:53:57
- NOOOOOO!!!!! Read NINES, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:13:48
- Re: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, Mike, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:30:00
  - Re: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, TG, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:34:04
- All those 300k saabs ran on reg. ole Castrol, K, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:58:36
  - Ain't that the truth!, vsfoxe , Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:27:39
  - Ain't that the truth!, vsfoxe , Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:27:14
- Given those choices, Greg Netzner, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:52:22
- Re: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, jo, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:58:41
  - Re: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, Allan, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:15:12
    - NINES readers know the UPF 53 is long gone, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:43:24
      - Re: NINES readers know the UPF 53 is long gone, Bill S , Wed, 18 Dec 2002 01:33:37
  - Don't mix 'em up too much, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:26:57
- Re: Saab fully synthetic 0w-30, shell rotella 5w-40 or mobi, TG, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:21:05
- I would love to know who makes SAAB oil, Bret, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:13:33
  - From the Horse's Mouth, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:18:03
    - The Horse..., Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:21:25
  - Re: I would love to know who makes SAAB oil, TG, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:35:10
  - Re: I would love to know who makes SAAB oil, Jason 0W-40, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:17:45
  - Re: I would love to know who makes SAAB oil, DA, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:56:07
  - RTM, TG, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:19:07
  - The lowest bidder n/m, Dick in Falls Church, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:08:35
- Rotella is a Diesel oil?, J, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:40:41
  - Re: Rotella is a Diesel oil?, Dean, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:44:17
    - Is that the problem with Faketek oils, thinning?, J, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:32:57
      - Re: Is that the problem with Faketek oils, thinning?, Dean, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:12:41
- Alright, I'll bite ..., J, Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:13:44

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