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Depends on what the dealer used
Posted by Eiron [Email] (more from Eiron) on Fri, 2 Sep 2005 12:49:32
In Reply to: Oil Changes - 3k, 5k, 10k, nk?, KeithB, Fri, 2 Sep 2005 08:22:02
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Saab doesn't require the dealer to use any specific oil for our model years, they only "recommend" various things. I called Saab about this a few years ago, so I wouldn't even bother calling Saab about the sticker.
I'd never put gasoline engine dino oil in a Saab turbo, but I would use a dual rated (gasoline & diesel engine) dino. I wouldn't go more than 3k on this type of oil, but you're probably safe as far as 5k.
"Fake" synthetics (Group III, like Castrol & just about everybody except Mobil 1) are safe for 5k, & the dual-rated Grp 3s (like Shell's Rotella T Syn 5W-40) are probably good for close to 10k.
"Real" synthetics (Group IV, like Mobil 1 & Amsoil) are good for 10k, but Saab turbos really thrive on the thicker viscosities like 5W-40 & 15W-50. These two are your best choices, with 0W-40 a close 3rd.
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