Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 22:58:41 -0400 From: ptgrunnernopsamhlink.net (mad dog) Subject: Re: Synth. oil
Since we're on the topic of oil, can someone provide the correct size of the Oil Drain Plug? SAAB claims 13.5mm, 6 point. I assume they mean 1.5 length shaft also. I'm not a mechanic, but I've changed oil in my cars for years. I've now stripped the head on the plug twice in a row. The first time I thought it was just plain careless, this time it appears that using a 12 point 14 mm socket did it, but that was the smallest socket I had that would fit--I was trying to be careful. Maybe it was just carelessness the 2nd time too. Is there a unique tool available to make sure my "carelessness" doesn't happen again? I use Mobil 1 5W30 here in Virginia, used Castrol for a while. Good gas mileage, no known problems. MY 95 SAAB is 3 years old, 40,000 miles and looks like it just came off the lot. Never had a car hold up this well. You can respond via Email, if you prefer. In the meantime, it's back to the dealer to undo the damage I've done. TIA, Pete In article <6qunhn$2hjnopsamanet.com>, "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> wrote: > Yes, synthetic is a good idea, especially for a turbo. It handles > temperature extremes much better than regular oil, and resists "coking" -- > turning into solid carbon in the hot oil lines near the turbine -- much > better than regular oil. > > You can go for longer intervals. I still use the factory recommended 7500 > miles while under warranty (I just got a '98 900S Turbo), but extend that in > my '82. > --------------------- > John R. Weiss > Seattle, WA > Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply > > dimanopsamystems.com wrote in message <35D2158D.6923nopsamystems.com>... > >Hello: > > > >I realize the topic is not new, but: Is it worth using synthetic oil in > >my Saab 900 SE Turbo'97? The car has got about 10,000mi, so it is broken > >in enough for a syntetic, but is it worth doing it and what are the > >possible implications? > > > >Also, I tend to change regular oil on my other car every 5,000mi. Will > >syntetic allow longer oil change intervals.
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