Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 06:27:30 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Saab Recall on early 9-5 lubrication problems
Bill Jackson wrote: > I got the letter from Saab today as a registered owner for a 9-5. They > explain that there was an "oil sludge" issue with the 9-5 and that I may be > elligible for a repair. > > However, they ask that I provide proof that the car had regular oil changes > and give me a chart to fill out. I've got two problems with this: > > 1: I 'm the second owner of the car and have nothing up to about 65K miles > when I bought it You bought a car with only 65k miles on it with *no* service history. Hope you didn't pay too much. > 2: I do all of my oil changes myself (did one last weekend as a matter of > fact) and pay cash for oil and filters. I have no receipts. Don't you get receipts for cash purchases where you live ? > It appears that my turbo is failing, probably due to this issue as I'm told > that the oil seals are going and I'm getting blow-by. Don't know if this > was covered by this new 8-year unlimited mileage warranty, but since I have > no "proof" am I screwed? Quite likely. You have no evidence the oil was *ever* changed. Maybe you'll learn the importance of service records now. Graham
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