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Date: 1 Jul 2005 18:58:59 -0700
From: gw.mailnospamalbox.com
Subject: Saab 9-5 Oil sludge


I recently fell victim to the 'oil sludge' problem with my 9-5 engine - 124,000 kms. ( 4,000 kms out of a major service ) Had noticed a buzzing noise on cold starts and thought it was a sqeaky fan belt - later discovered this was the oil pump struggling to get oil from the sump. Then 2 weeks ago a vibration from the front, and later that day the oil light stayed on while starting and I knew it was major. Diagnosis was a thrown timing belt ( had been replaced previously at 60K kms ) and a blocked oil pump. In the end, had to replace the engine block. Have had my car dealer serviced at the correct intervals for all but one service when I went 3,000 kms over. 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. cheers, Peter

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