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Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:11:08 -0400
From: "kwbrewer" <kwbrewernopsams.com>
Subject: Re: Saab Turbocharger durability


i have a many customers with high mileage saabs...........one in particular is a 1989 900 turbo with 315k miles... original engine,timing chain, turbo,head gasket, 5 speed transmission...he brings it in for oil changes every 3000 miles, minor services at 7500 & major services every 30k..........another customer who was in today has a 95 900S 2.3 4cyl 5sp has 196k, again original engine, timing chain, head gasket & 5sp trans........ this is just 2 of many...............maintence is the key!!!.........also we don't use that synthetic crap or any other oil additives just quaker state 10w30.............take care of a saab & it will last!!! even the turbocharger will last... we rarely need to replace turbos.....only on rare occasions where someone never changes the engine oil.... most of our customers come in every 3000 miles for oil changes & take care of their cars ..it does make a difference!! Saab85900 <saab85900nopsamcom> wrote in message news:19990603122817.20827.00000018nopsamb1.aol.com... > > mjorr wrote: > > >Hi folks, I was just wondering if I could get an idea of what type of > >durability to expect from turbo on my Saab 9-3 > > Friend runs a shop which specializes in repairing Saabs and Volvos. He said > they probably replaced 6 ot 8 turbos last year, and almost all because of owner > neglect. As long as you keep using the Mobil 1, you shouldn't have any > problems. However, I'll add that anything mechanical can break at any time, > for about any reason. The original owner of my 85 900T had to replace the > turbo because of internal metal breakage on the turbo shaft or bearing-- after > warranty, of course<g> > > Dick in Falls Church, VA

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