I've never seen anything in a Saab owner's or service manual that specified what type or brand of oil filter to use. The problem with a cheap versus more expensive filter is often with the quality of internal materials, specifically seals, and the cheap filters can leak past seals and abate the filtration process. Fram is a good example of this. The upper end of filter models are Delco Duraguard Gold, Mobil 1, and Amsoil--all using synthetic fiber media--and they can be used for a full 10k synthetic drain interval. Your local quickie-lube outfit should have a selection of filters to choose from. Double check their work for leaks and proper filling.

For fossil oil, change more often--no longer than 5k, with 3k best. FWIW, Saab filters are re-badged Delco (not Duraguard Gold) PF-53, costing much more to accommodate the need for Saab dealers to make a huge profit. You can get the same filter at K-Mart for much less.

I'm a synthetic chauvinist, as most here already know, and it would be your best bet in the cold NE, especially in winter where synthetic will flow better when cold. I would think a 5w30 would work except in extremely cold conditions, possibly switching to a 10w30 or 10w40 in summer if you have the luxury of switching visocities seasonally. You could use the 5w30 in summer, but that's a bit thin for my taste in any weather above 60°F. Pick a brand and check their website for specific viscosity recommendations.



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• I need help with oil filter, z, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 15:22:34
  • mobil1 10/30-original turbo, timing chain, etc..210,000 miles n/m, AE, Wed, 26 Sep 2001 18:11:31
  • Hey, Z...one more thing, Bob Davis, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:12:15
  • Oil and filters, Bob Davis, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 17:01:51 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Bob, Whats wrong with FRAM? (more), KeithR, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:32:04
    • Thin and thinner..., VIKINGMAN, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 17:19:50
      • Only if you have an oil temp thermostat!!!!(more), KeithR, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:44:41
      • Re: Is your radiator air-cooled?, Sjer, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:43:07
      • Re: Thin and thinner..., sully, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:08:23
        • Exactly waht I do...0W-40 (Mobil 1) (n/m), VIKINGMAN, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 19:03:38
          • Here in wisconsin my local indy stocks mobile 0w -30?, Jeffla, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:17:50
          • Hard to get the 0W-40 here in the U.S...., LDH, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 00:33:08
            • Re: Hard to get the 0W-40 here in the U.S...., Dick in Falls Church, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 00:55:26
              • So is there any real reason to use anything other than 0W-X?, LDH, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 12:44:53
      • Re: Thin and thinner..., Bob Davis, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:08:12
        • 5W-20..., Dick in Falls Church, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 00:53:06
          • I simply don't believe..., VIKINGMAN, Tue, 25 Sep 2001 04:59:34
            • The dealership we use also put 5W-50 in the turbocars, AdamB , Tue, 25 Sep 2001 05:33:42
  • You may be thinking of(more), KeithR, Mon, 24 Sep 2001 16:03:45

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