Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 06:44:36 -0400 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: Saab Oil Change Interval??
bhackett wrote: > I have a 900s 1995 with 153,000 miles, roughly 30k a year. I get my oil > changed every 10k, as recommended in the manual. I do a lot of highway > driving. My dealer tried to sell me (still does) on changing the oil every > 3k. Ridiculous, the way I drive. I called SAAB about it and they agreed > that every 10k was the recommended change for my driving profile. If you do > a lot of short term, stop and go driving, change it sooner. If you define "highway" driving as getting up to 55 and staying there for hours, then I would agree with you. Your brakes, suspension and transmission should last a lot longer as well. I suppose you could drive like this if you are not near any big cities. I drive 25 miles to work each way. Some days I can run at a steady 55-60 mph and some days I never get out of first gear. This is hard on the cooling system, brakes, clutch, left knee and the gas mileage. That is why I change my oil more frequently. Unfortunately, most people's driving experience is probably closer to mine than yours. Count yourself lucky and enjoy your Saab on those nice long runs!