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Re: Single woman with Saab troubles! Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Single woman with Saab troubles!, Kelly, Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:46:51 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
No, it is not good to start or drive the car if ALL oil has leaked out of the engine.
But it doesn't take much of oil to make a huge mess on the floor so it might not be ALL the oil that has leaked out.
The best way is to check the oil dipstick and if it is some oil visible on the stick, it is possible to start the car but not drive it since you don't know how big of a leak it actually is.
Yes, batteries will go bad if you don't charge them now and then. Just starting the car ones in awhile IS NOT good for the battery if you don't drive the car for some lenght of time to let the alternator replenish the power you took from it while starting the car. 10-15 minutes of driving is what it at least takes before the alternator have charged up the battery from what it lost during the start.
No, the mechanics might not be responsioble for the oil leak as long as it is not a loose oil filter or leaking oil drain plug. Did you use a quick lube place for the oil change?
It could be that your car still have the original front engine crankshaft seal (white) and it suddenly decided to let go or one of the oil cooler lines have gotten old enough to crack and leak or many other things that can happen with an old car.
The best thing would be to either find someone that knows their way around and that can look at your car or have it towed to a shop familiar with Saabs.
Anders
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