Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:44:43 -0400
From: Ben <jimnospamcom>
Subject: Re: Coolant Replacement in 199, 9-3
Fred W wrote:
> Ben wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I had to remove both radiators off the car, in order to get to a
>> broken power steering pipe to replace it.
>>
>> Everything is back on the car now and I'm ready to start it up, but I
>> was wondering if there's anything I should be aware off coolant-wise.
>> Should I use Saab only, or can I use GM stuff from Canadian Tire?
>
>
> Stick with the SAAB stuff if you can get it. It is much better than the
> generic green goo.
I ended up getting the Saab green stuff (AC Delco) from the dealer - I
had green in the car when I flushed - the dealer (2 of them) tell me
that the original in 9-3 (Canada) was green...
>
>>
>> Also, the only way I understand to fill up the rads is through the
>> expansion bottle, right?
>>
>
> Correct. Just fill it slowly and squeeze, massage the hoses to try and
> work all the air out.
Done and working well.
Thanks for answering!
Ben
>
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