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Novice wants to learn to change own oil
Posted by Rookie (more from Rookie) on Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:14:18

I did a google search, and think I've got the basic steps, although if anyone can post a Saab specific tutorial with pictures from Alldata or Haynes that would be great.

Any special words of caution for 1999 9-3? I know that the Express Lube that has been doing it for me has changed my Saab OEM drain plug to a different one that their wrenches can fit more easily. I was subsequently told by a Saab mechanic that the one installed on my car could crack my oil pan. So, besides getting a Saab replacement, is there anything special I should know? I am pretty certain it will be easy, and after I've done it the first time I'll laugh at my current trepidation, but I don't want to save $26 and blow out my engine making some stupid mistake.

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Novice wants to learn to change own oil, Rookie, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:14:18
- Re: Novice wants to learn to change own oil, hector, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:43:28
- Re: Novice wants to learn to change own oil, Dean, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:40:32
- Re: Novice wants to learn to change own oil, VictorVector, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:11:18
- Buy some "Rhino ramps"...., Todd N, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:05:13
- don't over-tighten the drain plug, JimBlake , Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:53:10
  - Yes, that's it, Eiron, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:05:20
- Another good reason why quick lubes suck!, Jeff in ATL, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:29:55

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