Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 02:58:59 GMT From: SG <sgnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 2004 9-3 Oil change interval/oil type
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 20:59:03 GMT Nj=F6r=F0 N=F3at=FAn <sigurdknospamVETHISyahoo.com> wrote: > --=20 > X-No-Archive: Yes >=20 > How often should I change the engine oil in my new (for me) high-mileage= =20 > 2004 9-3? My mechanic - as do all mechanics - says every 3K miles/3=20 > months, but I have a feeling this is not necessarily the optimal=20 > interval for the 9-3. >=20 > Also, what type/viscosity oil would you recommend? The car is located=20 > on the Southern California coast, and only extremely rarely sees=20 > temperatures outside the 60-80F range. >=20 > Thanks, > Nj=F6r=F0 N=F3at=FAn Read the handbook, I believe it reads every 16k instead. Remember, it's all= synthetic oil in there and needs some time. SG
