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Re: Synthetic Oil (trans and motor) Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Wed, 21 Mar 2001 16:19:04 In Reply to: Synthetic Oil (trans and motor), WASSAAB, Wed, 21 Mar 2001 09:38:18 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I have run Mobil 1 synthetic oil in my last several cars, including two Saabs with no problems. In my 1984 Saab 900T, I used Mobil 1 5w30 or 10w30 in the engine, changing the oil and filter evry 5,000 miles. I used Redline MTL in the 5-speed, changing it every 60,000 miles. When she died at 242,000 miles, the engine had never been opened except for valve adjust, the original turbo was still going strong, and I had the original transmission. I ran a tweaked Group 6 APC, Group 6 sport exhaust, stainless brake lines, PBR Deluxe pads, e-code headlights, and K&N filter.
I had a couple minor engine oil leaks, but nothing unusual for an high mileage car. Maybe a half a quart every 5,000 miles. No transmission leaks at all.
REM in Seattle
1984 SAAB 900T 242,000 miles (rear-ended by a drunk in 4X4, RIP)
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 80,000 miles
1998 SAAB 900SET 39,000 miles
_______________________________________ 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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