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Sorry to hear this..... Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: Some muffler life expectancies are longer than others.., Joe ![]() |
A lot of short trips under 5 miles is not good news. Shortened life of the exhaust system is the least of your problems. This type of driving causes a greater tendency to sludge build-up.....a much more expensive problem.
Things you might do to mitigate that possibility include:
1) frequent oil changes (3K miles)...full synthetic
2) apply Amsoil treatment...be sure to follow the instructions
3) make sure the thermostat is good....an engine that never fully warms up contributes to sludge build-up
4) If you have another car you're using for longer trips....switch periodically so that the Saab is getting some fully warmed-up miles.
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