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Car is not THAT smart....really... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:27:28 In Reply to: Re: My 2005 9-3 Aero CVT says to use Mobil 1 0W-40...., JohnG, Tue, 8 Jun 2010 16:40:03 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
For oil, depending on when you plan to do oil changes, driving conditions, etc. Mobil 1 0W-30 may be just fine.
Saab has stated that the only Mobil 1 oil in the USA that meets the GM longlife specification GM-LL-A-025 is Mobil 1 0W-40. What that means is the software that predicts oil wear is based on the properties of oils meeting the GM longlife specification GM-LL-A-025 specification. Based on the driving conditions for the vehicle (number of hours idling, average speed, number of starts, engine temperature, maybe even outside temperature, etc.), the software gives a oil life reading. Using a different oil simply means that the oil monitor software will probably be wrong in estimating the life of the oil.
As far as resetting the oil monitor, I understand from some postings on this BB that in some situations it may require the use of the TECH II service computer to reset the oil monitor. A TECH II would be available at the dealer or a independent Saab shop.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 28,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 114,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; Cherry Red; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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