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Re: Servicing 2001 Aero Posted by MI-Roger [Email]  (#882) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from MI-Roger) on Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:29:44
In Reply to: Servicing 2001 Aero, Rich, Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:08:56 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I have a 2000 lpt Sedan with 127,000 miles which I have owned since new, and I do most of its service myself.
1) The thermostat does not need to be changed with the seasons. With your vehicle's age you may want to replace the one which is in there now, I think the temp rating is 185 degrees F.
2) Cabin air filtr can be changed either by miles, age, or when it begins to stink. It is time consuming to change (nearly an hour) but not too difficult. Search for one of my earliest postings with detailed instructions on replacing this. There have also been detailed photos of the process posted here, possibly by JPW.
3) Replace the serpentine belt per Saab's recommendations at 60,000 mile intervals. Also replace the top idler pulley at this same interval. The idler pulley can maybe go to 120,000 mile intervals.
4) Go with the short belt to eliminate replacing the center idler pulley. I replaced my center idler shortly before the short-belt option was released - it is a job no one should have to do!
5) This board sees a lot of complaint issues, but I don't remember ever seeing one regarding a failed timing chain on the 4-cylinder engine. Likewise, the serpentine belt tensioner seems to enjoy a long life - other than possible pulley replacement.
6) Fuel filter replacement interval is 60,000 miles.
7) Use the October 2003 instructions for the PCV upgrade. These instructions replaced the earlier service instructions.
8) There is only one service manual available, a Haynes manual that usually needs to be ordered from the UK. The Saab WIS is still available but not from Saab in the States, on-line auctions usually provide the best price for these but are still much more costly than the Haynes manual. All-Data has good on-line service instructions for the 9-5 now for a very reasonable subscription fee. SaabTechInfo.com is Saab's official service information site but their subscription fee is not nearly as cheap.
9) Front jack points are identified on the rocker panel behind the front wheels. Some owners use a single center jack point in the front but I am not sure where they jack from.
10) You may have to re-program settings if you remove the car's battery for an extended time.
11) Almost all programming requires a Tech-II tool. At nearly $5000 with all accessories this is beyond the typical D-I-Y owner's toolbox allowance.
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_______________________________________ Saabs owned: 2008 9-5 Aero Sedan, sold at 227K miles 2006 9-3SC 2.0T - Wife's daily driver 2000 Viggen Convertible - Sold May, 2022 1964 Quantum IV Formula Car - Retirement project 2000 9-5lpt Sedan, sold at 318K miles
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