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Re: more questions Posted by Justin VanAbrahams [Email]  (#32) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Justin VanAbrahams) on Tue, 12 Dec 2000 16:54:12
In Reply to: more questions, Bry M. (not bryan m.!), Tue, 12 Dec 2000 15:07:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
1. Sounds like a bad pump. Non-linear steering response is generally caused by a failing power steering pump. Could also be a sticky rack. The leak could be caused by a bad rack, bad hose, or bad connection somewhere. On a ten year old Saab, I'd suspect some combination of these items.
2. Mine does that too. Could be a loose wheels sensor, or a loose connector at the ABS unit. Next time it goes on, get yourself to a dealer and have them pull the codes. It'll cost $60 or so, but it's better than guessing your way through ABS troubleshooting.
3. Could be any number of things, unfortunately. Get yourself to a dealer and have them pull the code. You may or may not get an answer, but again, guessing your way through a CEL issue can be extremely time consuming and expensive. Generally, the LH 2.4 cars are smart enough not to be fooled by basic vacuum problems, and the solution will be an electronic component (like an AMM, O2 sensor, etc.) - in my experience.
4. Yes. Could also be worn out or improper shocks. Keep in mind you bought an SPG - they are low and stiff. I've found that Jamex springs are generally softer than the stock SPG springs, and combined with the right shock can yield a good ride.
5. Synthetic. Chances are it's no better than regular natural oil when both are changed properly. But my mind tells me it's better to spend an extra $20 every couple months on the off chance it'll save a $2000 engine rebuild or even an $800 turbo rebuild. My personal bias says you've no business owning a Saab much less an SPG if you can't front for synthetic... :) I've used everything from OW-30 (Mobil) to 15W-50 (Syntec). I generally used Mobil 1 5w-30 in the turbos, and 10w-30 in the non-turbos. In the end, though, this is a religious argument... :)
6. Change your fluids - ALL your fluids - as per the manual. That means oil, transmission, coolant, brake, and power steering fluid. Changing this fluids on time will help keep the respective systems functioning properly. Same goes for filters - oil, fuel, air. Change them on time. Always let the car warm up for 20-30 seconds (longer if you're in the cold) before shoving off, always let it cool down before shutting down. Be gentle with the car when it's cold. Also, turn off the radio from time to time and listen to the car. They make noises and sounds when they aren't feeling well, and drowning out that ticking or grinding with Limp Bizkit will only make the problem get worse. Overall, Saabs are extremely well engineered cars - beyond the quirkiness and the front seats bottoming out, they are thoughtfully designed and put together. They don't need much beyond regular maintenance, as prescribed in the manual, to keep them happy. Be sure you find yourself a knowledgable mechanic - this BBS is a great resource, but nothing beats having someone who can feel the car out first hand and knows the proper way to treat its ailments. I do most of my work in the garage, but every once in a while I get baffled or find something completely new, and invariably my mechanic figures it out and fixes it.
That's my $0.02...
-Justin
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