Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 07:02:17 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: Is my 900s going to die soon?
Grump24365 wrote: > Last week I replaced the battery as it was dead. I blamed it on the cold and > invested in a new one. I replace the original battery with a dealer supplied battery. It died less than two years later because the battery was defective. I would not automatically give the cold temperatures credit for killing the battery. > Roadside I discovered a very low coolant level. I did oil last weekend and > checked all fluids so I know that is strange. My Saab has had a slight head gasket leak for many years. Fortunately the the leak in on the outside edge so there is trail of dried coolant on the side of the block. I have a leak at the top of the overflow tank I can smell the coolant. You may want to check your overflow tank as well as your radiator for leaks, especially if these parts are original.