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Re: CPO story
Posted by Jim [Email] (more from Jim) on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:45:47
In Reply to: 2000 9-3 new purchase...oil sludge and CPO story, Acehigh02, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:51:31
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That's great that Saab is covering the cost and honoring the CPO. It sounds like it was touch and go there for a while.
Although I think a CPO car has value over say a private sale Saab, I don't kid myself into thinking that it was maintained better. The condition of the car is directly related to the lazy-ness of the previous owner and in some cases the dealership.
Some general rules about breaking in a new engine. Don't beat on it, be gentle and change the oil/fiter after say the first 1000 miles. That will get some of the machining dust out of the system. Obviously let the car warm up a little and make sure the coolant levels are correct so that it doesn't overheat.
As far as Synthetic oil, the only thing I have heard is that once you start using it your should remain consistent. I use it in my Porsche 944 because it calls for it. But I run Castrol GTX High Heat oil in my 1999 9-3SE. I change it religioulsy and have had no problems or leaks so far.
Good luck, stay on top of your dealer and get everything you can fixed now before your warranty runs out.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 2000 9-3 new purchase...oil sludge and CPO story, Acehigh02, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:51:31
- Re: 2000 9-3 new purchase...oil sludge and CPO story, Mark, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:17:35
- New Engine Break In, Jdickman, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:14:10
- Re: CPO story, Jim, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:45:47 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 2000 9-3 new purchase...oil sludge and CPO story, nathan
, Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:06:49
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