lowbar,
Here's a link to a Saab TSB stating that "synthetic oil" is factory fill as of April 2000. Since 0W-40 is the only "synthetic" listed in the document (the 5W-30 being "semi-synthetic"), the assumption is that it's the 0W-40's which is being used. Additionally, several posters (Vikingman & Dr. Boost) claim to work on the Saab assembly lines, & they have said a few times in the past that 0W-40's been factory fill for several years.

As for the M1 0W-30, that's the new recommendation for owner's use, replacing the previous "basic oil" recommendation of 5W-30 semi-syn. (U.S. OE 5W-30 was only ACEA A1 rated, while the U.S. OE 0W-30 is ACEA A5 rated. This makes it much closer to Saab's preferred ACEA A3 rating, which is carried on the 0W-40.) I don't believe 0W-30 was available at the time the TSB was issued, so that would explain its exclusion from the list. However, factory fill on these new '03 cars is still M1 0W-40.

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Oil TSB

• My favorite oil... with updated labeling!, Jason 0W-40, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 01:15:14
  • NINES with Oil Article, Stephen Goldberger, Thu, 16 Jan 2003 00:43:56
  • Yep, it must be European, phred, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:41:31
    • So it wasn't just me reacting on that wording, and I'm, Anders, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:04:42
      • Allan, not many VI improvers in synth oils, Bret, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:53:22
  • But should it be used in engines prior to 2003????, Roger, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:54:01
    • Re: But should it be used in engines prior to 2003????, TG, Sat, 18 Jan 2003 07:38:17
    • It isn't thicker -but why is 0w40 so a good ?, Allan, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:45:45
      • Because the additives don't break down as you suggest., AdamB , Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:15:59
        • Seems to be the common wisdom, Allan, Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:11:09
    • Been using it in '96 9000T for several years n/m, AdamB , Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:29:02
    • Already is! Factory-fill since April 2000, Greg Netzner, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:09:41
      • Are you sure?, lowbar, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:38:31
        • All I know, Greg Netzner, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:59:11 <-- Viewing This Message
          • From the Horse's Mouth, Stephen Goldberger, Thu, 16 Jan 2003 00:36:28
  • Woo Hoo! :-) n/m, J, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:20:33
  • Good stuff!!! Glad to see they update their labels (-), Vlad, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:00:02
  • Re: Oh no, here we go again... ;) n/m, AeroLady, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:58:42
  • Hey Jason, have you started drinking this stuff., KB88900T, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 01:34:52
    • the next step for jason is full body rubs with 0w-40n/m, turboboy, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:55:58
      • I will let Heidi Klum Rub me with my Amsoil 0w-30, Mike, Thu, 16 Jan 2003 03:57:15

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