Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 19:09:11 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: Saab's High Pressure Turbo Engine Questions
Grunff wrote: > > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > I hate to say it, mine was changed at 75k miles. This may be a bit early, > > but it was recommended because of the noise. The cost is still bearable > > when divided with the mileage. > > That may be so, but it isn't the norm. Defficiency in oiling > would be on my mind if I had to replace at 75k. > > Also, just because some owners choose to have them replaced, > doesn't mean it's always necessary. Since I had bought the car at 48k miles, I didn't know the history or the reason for that, so I just played safe. Same thing if I had bought a car with a timing belt, I would just change it. Johannes