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'Normal' for Saab Turbo.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Thu, 26 Jul 2001 15:22:51 In Reply to: Re: color of oil, JB, Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:35:36 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I agree that in my 1998 SAAB 900 SET and 1984 SAAB 900T the Mobil 1 turned black in 1000 to 2000 miles. However my 1984 900T had 242,000 miles with no engine problems, period. So the 'black' Mobil 1 didn't hurt anything. BTW, I change the oil and filter every 5,000 miles.
Now in my 1991 Alfa-Romeo Spider and 1982 Jeep CJ the Mobil 1 stayed amber much longer, like 4000-5000 miles. So maybe it is the blow-by, or the rich fuel mixture while under boost, or whatever associated with the turbo.
Anyway the color of the oil doesn't seem to affect the lubricating properties. It is just 'that way' with oil in a SAAB.
_______________________________________ 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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