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What has woked for me... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email]  (#4)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 23 Apr 2004 08:50:17
In Reply to: Highly controversial question (or so I'm told)..., Clay McNeely  [Profile/Gallery]
, Thu, 22 Apr 2004 12:25:32
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I am no oil expert. In fact, I have gained a lot of knowledge from the discussions on the various Saabnet BBs. I can state what has worked for me.
Synthetic oil with 5,000-mile oil and filter changes for mixed city/highway driving.
I always use a good filter such as Mobil 1 (too expensive but easy to find), Purolator PureOne (best price and great quality), AC Delco (inexpensive, easy to find, good quality).
As for oil, I use Mobil 1 (easy to find and a reasonable price) and have never had an oil related failure. I have friends using Amsoil and Redline who are die-hard fans of their respective oils.
I started in my 1984 Saab 900T when the only Mobil 1 was 5W-30. That car went for 12 years and 242,000-miles with no oil related failures. In fact, when it was totaled by a drunk driver, the car was still on the original turbo and original engine internals (cams, valves, bearing, etc.).
My 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider has had a steady diet of Mobil 1 15W-50 (manufacture recommended oil is 10W-40 or 20W-50) and is running strong at 95,000 miles.
I started with Mobil 1 5W-30 in my 1998 Saab 900SET, but changed to Mobil 1 0W-40 when it became available. The Mobil 1 0W-40 quieted the engine a bit and has not affect gas mileage at all. I appreciate the added protection of the Mobil 1 0W-40 as I am running a SpeedParts Stage 2 ECU and the car has dynoed with 193HP and 215 Ft-Lb at the wheels. I am watching the discussion about Mobil 1 5W-40 (Delvac 1) with some interest; however I am more the happy with the 0W-40 for the time being.
REM in Seattle
1998 Saab 900SET; 5-door; Automatic; 68,000 miles
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider; 5-speed; 95,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
1998 SAAB 900SET UPGRADES
ENGINE
-SpeedParts ‘Stage 2’ Engine Control Unit (ECU).
-Saab stainless steel sport exhaust with added center resonator.
-Forge piston type boost pressure by-pass/diverter valve.
-3” inlet tube to factory airbox with ITG performance foam air filter.
-Smoothed/ported throttle body transition casting and removed turbocharger outlet tube ‘silencer’.
-Thermo-Tec ‘Thermo Shield’ insulated intercooler inlet and outlet tubes.
SUSPENSION
-205/55-WR16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires.
-Swedish Auto Specialties 22mm (7/8”) rear anti-sway bar.
-Koni Sport adjustable front struts and rear shock absorbers.
-Abbot Racing polyurethane tracking control arm bushings.
-Abbott Racing steering rack brace.
LIGHTING
-European E-code headlights with Philips ‘VisionPlus’ halogen 60/55 watt H4 bulbs.
AUDIO
-Infinity Kappa speakers – Model 32.1cf 3.5” 2-way speakers in the dash, Model 693.1i 6”x9” 3-way speakers in the rear parcel shelf, and Model 65.1mb 6.5” mid-bass speakers in the front doors.
-Dynamat ‘Super’ & Dynamat ‘Premium’ sound deadening material in doors and rear cargo area.
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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