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Posted by Jonathan Freidin (more from Jonathan Freidin) on Wed, 4 Jan 1989 12:15:59
Let's hear about everyone's experiences with the Turbo!I think it would be useful if anyone with a turbocharged Saab (orother car for that matter) could take a few moments to tell of itsreliability and longevity.Please include as much of the following information as possible:Model year?Equipment type (regular/APC/16 valve/intercooler/rated horsepower)?Any modifications or adjustments?When bought (new/used)?Maintenance record (oil, filter types and interval, gasoline grade)?How long did the turbocharger last (both mileage and years)?What were the symptoms (noise, etc.)?Did you have the turbocharger replaced?What was the diagnosis?Are any turbocharger diseases preventable(in addition to the obvious fresh oil and filter)?If you knew then what you know now, would you have gotten the turbo?I'll start:1982 900 Turbo (pre-APC) 135 Horsepower.Bought new 1/82.Mobil One, WIX then STP filters every 5000 miles.Super unleaded--mostly SU2000.97,000 miles, 7 years.It's starting to whine a little more than it used to.Still original.I'm not sure if I would do it again.Jonathan FreidinKendall Square Research
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