Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 20:10:10 GMT From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> Subject: Re: Trailer Hitch on 2004 9-3 Aero
On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 12:12:08 -0400, Fred W. wrote: > In that case, ask the guy at the parts counter of the parts store. 2004 9-3 Aero's don't exist in all the parts catalogs. Most list the non-existent Vector instead. When I was looking, the catalog listed the Vector but didn't list any parts for it. I stopped in again today and this time they had the Fram CH9018 listed for the Vector. > The only part number the dealer would have given you is a SAAB one. The > don't use aftermarkeyt filters in their shops. > Please, refrain from using Fram filters. You'd be far better off not > changing the oil at all than putting one of those in there. > "Friends don't let friends use Fram" ;-) > Purolator's are fine though. I buy either these or the OEMs for my SAABs. I figured they might be able to suggest a compatible after-market filter. That's all I was really asking of them. Is Fram really that bad? > Well, that and you are supposed to allow the rings to seat before you change > the oil. If brand new oil is okay at 0 miles, why wouldn't it also be okay at 3000 miles? How long does it take for the rings to seat? > Well in your new SAAB, you'll go broke if you follow that zealous schedule. > Your car calls for full synthetic oil. Mobil 1 0W-30. I've always use fully synthetic. It'll cost me less than 200 bucks and 2.5 hours a year to change my oil every 3000 miles. That's not much at all. > Probably not, but 5000 miles is a far more reasonable number than 500 or > 2000. I never said I was reasonable ;)