Date: 22 Oct 2004 18:35:08 -0700 From: fristnospamt.edu (R. Frist) Subject: Re: Average Turbo Engine life
Interested in Saab <particularistElevenIDONTLIKESPAMnospaml.com> wrote in message news:<2004102215563616807%particularistElevenIDONTLIKESPAMnospamlcom>... > How long does a turbo engine last, in terms of milage? > > I am considering buying a 2000 Saab 9-3 hatchback with 68K km's. It > has a 2.0 Litre Turbo engine. > > Also the lug nuts on the wheels are rusted. A friend of mine told me > that this because the car might have been sitting in the snow and the > rust peeled the chrome off. > In my experience Saab turbos are very reliable. It may depend on how they are driven and how often the oil is changed. One should always let the engine idle for at least 10 seconds before shuting it down. We have had five turbo Saabs in our family and never had any problems with the turbos or engines. The 1985 900T had 282.000 miles on it when my son sold it to a Saab aficionado. Neither the engine or the turbo had ever been touched and it still did not need oil between changes. On the other hand,every suspension bushing, clutch, shocks, and wheel bearings were replaced at one time or another. My son's 1994 9000 CSE has 225,000 miles on it and the turbo is fine. My 1998 9000 CSE has turned over 104,000 miles and aside from replacing the direct ignition cassette the engine has not been touched. Regarding the rusted lug nuts, Saab lug nuts are notorious for rust. I did learn the other day from our lacal Saab tech that there is a recall on 9-5s and maybe 9-3s regarding rusting of lug nuts on certain types of wheels. If the wheels meet the criteria theyh will replace them for free. Good luck, R. Frist
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