Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:59:03 -0500 From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 2001 saab 9-3 coolant fluid
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. -- -Fred W
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