Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem

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Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem Posted by Maria R (more from Maria R) on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:01:19

In Reply to: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, '00 9-3 Base, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:51:57 Members see ZERO ads on the bulletin boards and get more feature. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Thanks for the response!

Question: If I get the car checked thoroughly for sludge, should I feel OK? Or, am I still more likely to get sludge due to the history

Another question: Is removing valve cover sufficient to check for sludge? Or oil pan necessary?

thanks!!!

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2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, Maria R, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:08:55
- Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, berger, Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:44:22
- Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, '00 9-3 Base, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:51:57
  - No, just one potential issue..., Mike Lynch , Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:38:56
    - But we shouldn't minimize it or cover it up, '00 9-3 Base, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:43:06
      - So you overstated your first post?..., Mike Lynch , Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:54:59
  - Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, Maria R, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:01:19 <-- Viewing This Message
    - Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, steven, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:52:24
      - Surprised ..., SeeVTSaab, Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:10:22
    - Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, '00 9-3 Base, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:29:37
    - Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, Dave in Houston, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:04:08
      - Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, Maria R, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:22:48
        If top end OK don't worry, SeeVTSaab, Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:05:05
- Should be fine..., Mike Lynch , Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:50:26
- Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, Ron, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:47:34
  - Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, MD Snaab, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:48:45
    - Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, Ron, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:23:34
    - Get an oil analysis, Harry, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:50:25
      - Oil sludge, viggenaero, Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:13:58

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