Date: 29 Aug 2000 14:29:48 GMT From: saab85900nopsamcom (Saab85900) Subject: Re: New SAAB owner... reliable for 50 mile per day round trip ?
>I will check all the fluids, and change if needed. Don't necessarily rely on the manufacturer's recommendations. If there is any question, go ahead and change. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years. >Is there a problem with the cat. converter heat shield? No particular problem, but they will sometimes just rot away. It is a pain to change them, but can and should be done if they are bad. Bad ones can let a lot of heat get at the wiring--- Sounds like you got a good price, and can do some of the necessary stuff yourself. Dick