Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2005 08:18:29 GMT From: Malcolm William Mason <mwm1(spam)nospamedu> Subject: warranty
This week I receive a letter from Saab USA stating that a small percentage of certain Saab engines could fail due to oil"sludge" accumulation. My 9.5 HOT engine was one of the models affected. When I called Saab USA, They said that for the warranty to apply, the engine must be i a failed state. That is cannot or will not run. It is dead!!!!!!!! When I read the letter It talks about warning signs like peculiar sounds from the engine and/or the oil pressure light on the dash Obviously the engine must still be running to have either of these occur. They say that there is a"diagnostic" which the dealer can and/or will perform to determine if this warranty applies. If the light is flashing or making weird noises, my car is going straight to my repairer , or if I am away, to the nearest dealer. The policy seems very generous. I covers the engine for the "sludge" problem for eight years from original purchase date with unlimited mileage. Does anyone have any insight to offer? I would hate to have to drive my car until the engine seizes before servicing it Has anyone had experience with engine failing due to "sludge" accumulation? Thanks to all, ,Malcolm