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Re: I have 9-3, looking for advice on a 9-5 for my wife... Posted by Ian Glenday [Email] (#95) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ian Glenday) on Wed, 25 Feb 2004 14:39:46 In Reply to: I have 9-3, looking for advice on a 9-5 for my wife..., Craig in MA, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:35:10 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
If I were to buy an older 9-5 I would have to know what the oil change history is. Not knowing could cost you a ton of money right away. Improperly maintained 2.3 lpts have a high failure rate from all indications from my Saab Master Tech, info on this and other Saab b/b's. Proper maintenance includes all required fluid changes as well as oil changes at 5k mile intervals using full or semi synthetic oil. Knowledge that the PCV mod was done and that there is no evidence of headgasket seeping oil would also be helpful. The serprentine belt and associated pulleys/tensioner should also be suspect.
Ian
99 9-5SE, 2.3lpt, 141,100 miles
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_______________________________________ Ian 1959 93b 1967 96V4 1968 99 1974 99L 1988 900S 1988 900 1994 900S 1996 900S 1999 9-5SE, 2.3lpt 1995 9000 CSE 2006 9-3SC, 2.0T
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