Date: 19 Apr 2004 04:35:01 -0700 From: dwolframnospamardcurran.com (Dan in Connecticut) Subject: Re: Maintenance
"Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> wrote in message news:<f-OdnWgK-8gPiR3d4p2dnAnospamphia.com>... > "Dan in Connecticut" <dwolframnospamardcurran.com> wrote in message > news:98e48760.0404160639.61e86c2enospaming.google.com... > > Hi folks, I have been lurking about the board for a couple of weeks > > since I started to research my next vehicle purchase. I have narrowed > > my choice to a 2000 9-3. Prices seem to be within the my range and I > > like the look of the car. I am going to test drive one this weekend, > > from everything I have read I expect to be thrilled. I currently > > drive a 3/4 ton dodge ram...enough said on that. My question is > > regarding the scheduled maintenance of the timing belt/chain (I think > > it is a belt). All the cars I have looked at seem to be just under > > the 60k mile mark. I half expect that these cars are appoarching some > > costly sheduled maintenace. Any info on what to expect as far as > > maintenance for a 2000 with 60K miles would be appreciated (if you > > have any idea on costs would also be useful). Additionally, please > > forward any suggestions/recommendation/warnings as to what to look out > > for during my search. Thanks to all. Dan > > Hey Dan, > > 9-3's with 4 cylinder engines have a chain. No schedule to replace it ever. > > Yes, there is a major scheduled service that occurs at 60k miles, but the > main reason you see so many at that mileage is because that is about where a > 4 year old car should be, mileage-wise. That said, if you buy one right at > or near the 60k mark, expect that the PO has not performed this service, as > it is fairly expensive. You can call local SAAB stealers or independant > garages and they will quote you for the job. Seems like I remember it being > about $600-700 at the local dealership here. But if you are handy, it is > all fairly easy stuff to do (filters, oil change, coolant change, flush > brake lines, etc.) and you can save a bundle doing it yourself. > > Here's what's on the recommended list at 60k > > Preliminary: > > Check exterior lights > > Check / replace windshield wipers > > Engine Compartment: cold > > Replace spark plugs (NGK PFR 7H-10 Gap=1.0mm torque = 19 > lb/ft)) > > Replace air filter (SAAB P/N 4876074) > > Check power steering fluid level (CHF-11S) > > Check windshield washer fluid level > > Replace engine drive-belt and check tensioner function. (Conti > 6 PK 2345 mm) > > Inspect evaporative control system including filler cap, vapor > lines and charcoal can > > Check crankcase ventilation and vacuum lines > > Check battery state of charge and electrolyte level. Clean > terminals if required > > Change cabin air filter > > Flush cooling system and refill with SAAB coolant > > Engine Compartment: warm engine > > Change Engine Oil and Filter (Mobile 1 5W30 - 4.2 qts) > > Chassis: > > Check operation of parking brake > > Check manual gearbox fluid level (SAAB Synthetic Manual Gearbox > Oil ) > > Replace fuel filter > > Check fuel system including tank for leaks > > Lubricate door hinges, stops and locks and check operation > > Chassis: (wheels off) > > Rotate tires. Inspect tires for uneven wear. > > Flush / Fill Brake fluid (DOT4 only) > > Check brake pad thickness > > Check brake hoses and lines > > Check ball joint clearances, outer and inner steering joints and > rubber boots > > Inspect shock absorbers and bushings for tightness and > condition. > > Inspect inner and outer drive shaft joint boots > > Inspect the exhaust system and mounting > > Check tires and tire pressure (33psi front and back) > > Check spare tire and pressure (50 psi) > > Check Front Wheel Toe-in (1.5mm +/- .5mm measured on rim) > > Final: > > Check SRS warning lamp, visual inspection > > Check condition and operation of seat belts > > Reset TIME FOR SERVICE Indicator (press clear for >8 sec until > "SERVICE") > > Carry out road test > > > > By the way... > > I am selling mine. It's a 2000 9-3SE Convertible. You can check it out if > you want at: > > http://users.adelphia.net/~fredwills/ > > Of course, all of the above stuff has already been done on mine... ;-) > > > > -Fred W Thanks for the info. While a convertible would be my first choice, four doors and solid all around is what the wife (and 18 month old daughter) requires. Anyway I bought a 2001 9-3 this weekend! Just over 60K miles. I got the stealer to preform all scheduled maintenance (with documentation). It was a good day. Thanks again Dan
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