Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:05:35 +0000 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: 2001 saab 9-3 coolant fluid
On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:59:03 -0500, Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> wrote: >keith wrote: >> During a cold spell here (-24 celcius) my coolant level has dropped and SID >> is telling me to fill it up. In the manual there are no specifications on >> what fluid to use. It says saab approved fluid, but surely if something can >> be found with the same properties, wouldnt this do? What are the specs of >> the fluid? >> >> >> thanks, keith >> >> > >I behooves you to get a (gallon) bottle of SAAB coolant and keep some >around for just such an occasion. It is the same as VW coolant and BMW >coolant (they are all blue). > >Do not mix different types of coolants in the system. In other words, >don't use the green, red, yellow or orange coolants with the SAAB blue. > >When you get your gallon of coolant you will want to cut it 50/50 with >water. Ideally you would use demineralized water such as distilled >water (usually available at the grocery), but since you will only be >using small amounts, clean tap water will do. That's funny, 9-3s in the UK have orange coolant. Cheers, Colin.
