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Re: any sure way to check for sludge condition on used?
Posted by SeeVTSaab (more from SeeVTSaab) on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:01:28
In Reply to: any sure way to check for sludge condition on used?, rsfeller, Sun, 16 Jul 2006 21:57:06
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I'd say a roll of the dice.
Between owner apathy, endless crankcase vent arrangements and questionable oil choices, and change intervals, the potential certainly exists.
Pulling Valve cover might be the most economical way to tell, dropping the oil pan would be nice but ...
A bad oil sample would be bad news, but a good oil sample might not tell you anything.
You could check VIN with a sympathetic dealer but only dealer service shows up. No documentation can be trouble for 1st owner, never mind second owner.
Of course any car you purchase can suffer from neglect. A Saab packing lots of punch in a small package are more susceptable to owner neglect.
99 9-3SE Imola Red 5sp 124K
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