Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 21:10:05 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: use fossil or synthetic oil?
I believe the 2000 9-5 has a turbo. These are not cheap to replace. These also spin fast enough to glow red hot - at these temperatures the synthetics are worthwhile. I still drive a 21 year old 245 turbo - Mobil1 from day one. Synthetic every 5K miles cost about $20 for oil and $5 for the filter. "Dino Lube" at say, $10 for oil and $5 for the filter every 3K. You would save nothing in 15K miles (15K/5K = 3 synthetic oil changes at $25 = $75), (15K/3K = 5 Dino oil changes at $15 = $75). So, for argument sake, you get Dino oil at $1 /qt - you save $25 every 15K miles - but only if you change the oil yourself. If you pay someone, the labor cost can make using the dino oil more expensive. Chief Wiggum wrote: > Bull hockey... > > UNLESS you abuse the engine, and don't change the oil regularly, Dino lube > can protect your engine just as good. > > Good quality oil, and regular oil / filter changes with a quality filter > (read NOT FRAM) and you will get lots of miles from your baby! > > "Inky" <newsgroupinkynopsamail.com> wrote in message > news:gqjl4v4mo1lre9alqbh8t2ul6rvq3jtpkcnopsamcom... > > On Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:32:33 GMT, "Ed Korsberg" <nobodynopsamere.net> > > wrote: > > > > >I have a 2000 9-5 and it came with synthetic oil from the factory > > >(or at least the dealer). There is a tradeoff between using regular > > >(fossil fuel) oil vs. synthetic oil, the synthetic lasts longer but is > much > > >more expensive. > > >So I am taking a survey of Saab owners to see what your preferences > > >are and opinions on this subject. > > >Thank you. > > > > > >Ed. > > > > From what I've read and the opinions of others, I would say that > > synthetic oil is preferable. However, ATM, I use non-synth because of > > the lower cost. Nevertheless, if you consider the possible superior > > performance of the synth, it may not be as big of a price difference > > because your motor will run better and last longer. I am thinking of > > switching. > > > > -- Christian > > '85 900 8V (160K miles)
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