Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:34:08 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: expected oil consumption
Alex wrote: > > I have a 1999 9-5 2.3t. It was serviced at 78k, 3 months ago, and is now at > 81k. After the service the oil was full to the top marker. I just checked my > oil and its nearly at the low marker!!! > > Is this normal, high or get it to a garage consumption??? > > This is my first turbo charged Saab (prev 900i and CSi) and Ive heard that > they can burn up a bit of oil but I'm concerned that this might just be a > tad excessive. > > comments? > > Cheers > Alex Check the fitting of the drain plug and the oil filter. The drain plug must have a copper ring. I don't expect your car to use any oil. 78k miles is nothing. My nearly 10 year old 9000 CSE doesn't use any oil between 5k oil changes of fully synt oil, not a single drop, and that's a fact... In the beginning I couldn't believe it and thought that there was a problem such that the oil somehow didn't get into the engine! My previous FIAT Croma needed topping up once a while, but this in itself is not a serious problem; topping up each season should not empty your bank balance. If it gets worse and you see blue smoke, then you should get it to a garage. Johannes
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