Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:19:48 +1000 From: Peter Oates <gw.mailnospamsnet.com.au> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 Oil sludge
Pooh Bear wrote: > Malcolm William Mason wrote: > > >>On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 05:30:28 +0100, Pooh Bear >><rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>gw.mailnospamalbox.com wrote: >> >>>>SAAB(GM) knocked me back on compensation for the new engine because of >>>>this. >>>> >>>>Motto: >>>>Don't believe the service intervals from the dealer - they should be >>>>halved for oil changes especially with city cars. >>>>Find a specialist SAAB mechanic who know the car. >>>> >>>>Have to recommend the guys at SAAB Tech at Mona Vale ( Sydney ) for a >>>>great job. Much better service than the dealers and at half the price. >> >> I was surprised when I got a letter from Saab USA adding a sludge >>damage warranty up to 200,000 miles with NO !!! NO time limit. >> >>But the letter did stress frequent oil changes and I use Saab oil from >>the Saab dealer. It is very cheap insurance. > > > How often do you change it ? > > Graham > Every 15,000 kms according to the recommended service schedule - which is approx 9 months for me.