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Need Lots of Advice For My 9-3
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Posted by RobertT (more from RobertT) on Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:54:07 Share Post by Email
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I just purchased a 1999 9-3SE (my first Saab, as my questions below probably indicate!), and was hoping people could help with a few questions I have regarding it's use and operation:

1. Is there a light under the hood of the car? I was a little surprised to open the hood at night and find complete darkness (even my '87 Bronco II had a light). Just didn't know if I was missing a bulb somewhere.

2. The manual mentions a "built-in toolkit" in the rear of the car…is this just referring to the spare tire jack and crowbar?

3. Has anyone tried the Sylvania Cool Blue headlights? Didn't know if they were worth upgrading my standards bulbs. I know many people mention the Silverstars but those cost a bit more and I didn't know if they ran too hot for the wiring, etc.

4. Is there a way to be able to keep the headlights or hazards on if the key is not in the car?? I had to park for a few minutes the other day to run in someplace and couldn't figure out how to keep them on after removing the keys.

5. The car has around 40K miles on it and the previous owner used regular motor oil. I'd thought I'd heard that going to the semi-synthetic 5W-30 would be best for the engine and turbo (and possibly even increase fuel economy a bit) but my local dealer said it wasn't really necessary. He said Saab didn't spec the semi-synthetic until 2000 and if it had always been filled with regular oil it might not make much difference. Any opinions on that?

6. This one's probably silly, but beneath my fold-down armrest there's a small, square pit at the rear of the center console. I guess I could keep things in it, but it looks more like there used to be something in it. Possibly a cup or change holder?? Any thoughts?

Thanks for all your patience and any advice and help you can offer.
Robert


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