Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:49:17 +0200 From: "Henrik B." <saabnospamPAM_tdcadsl.dk> Subject: Re: Good motors, etc. used in Saab 900 & 9000 ?
"chris" <chrisnospamasystems.freeserve.co.uk> skrev i en meddelelse news:ce08kh$6hr$1nospamg2.svr.pol.co.uk... > The gearbox/top mounts, Henrik yours is a different approach and as > your happy with the results im not about to criticize it, I was > working from my own experience, which was to try the tops as they > failed first and then when the gbox one gave out I did the logical > thing. The top mount is a perfect indicator for when the other mounts needs to be changed. The top mounts are th weakest ones, so when they start to crack, it's a sign that the ones at the bottom needs changing. :o) > Was Saab Redline fully synthetic gearoil fitted as standard ? or is it > an extra ? The Redline oil wasn't a standard-fill. It onlt cam out 4 or 5 years ago - fitted on all newer and recent Saabs. The're been a lot og discussion on the net, as the 9000 cannot use a fully-synthtic gearoil. BUT, the factory actually recommends this, also for all 9000 models. All dealers are adviced on this and I have a very good contact, working at the tech-department of the factory (I'm in Denmark), and he told me to do it, as it would make a much better shifting-experience. And I must certainly say that it has! It is, however, strongly adviced to flush the gearbox, when you're changing from the mineral to the synthetic. Drain all the old oil, and fill only 1 (one!) litre of the Redline. Drive the car for 6-7 miles (10-12 km) - no speeding, as there isn't much oil in the box to cool. Return home or to the garage and drain the gearbox again. Now, fill it - according to the manual - with the Redline. You'll notice the difference immediately. Be adviced: It MUST be the original Saab Redline oil. (I can find the parts-# if you want it. Cheers!