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Re: 9-3SS Oil Change & Filter Question
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Posted by Eiron [Email] (more from Eiron) on Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:09:09 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: 9-3SS Oil Change & Filter Question, JoeF, Fri, 10 Oct 2003 19:58:43
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Hi JoeF,

Even though Saab's full syn 0W-30 is made by Mobil, it has a much more robust additive package than the Mobil 1 0W-30. Essentially, Saab's oil is a 0W-30 PAO diesel engine oil. The M1 0W-40 is in-between Saab's 0W-30 & M1's 0W-30 for additives, but the oil itself is more protective so your engine still wins.

You could also use Mobil's Delvac 1 5W-40 full syn diesel oil, & get about the same additive package as the Saab oil & have a more protective oil film like the M1 0W-40. Unfortunately, a big part of GM's spec is fuel economy, so the slightly heavier D1 doesn't get the new GM-LL spec, while the little bit lighter M1 0W-40 does. If I could get all three types easily, I'd definitely use the D1 before the M1 or OE oils. The warranty spec is designed so that owners use only a PAO full syn oil for the extended drains specified by the on-board Oil Life Monitor. However, trying to educate your dealer about why you're using a diesel oil may be a bigger task than you're willing to undertake.

As chris74 said, your filter is a drop-in media type, not a spin-on canned filter. I don't know if any auto stores will be carrying it just yet, but other GM vehicles could be using the same media at a cheaper retail price.

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