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Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem
Posted by steven (more from steven) on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:52:24
In Reply to: Re: Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, Maria R, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:01:19
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I also had extended oil change intervals... Although nowhere near the 10K mark (~6000-8000miles using mobile 1 and OEM filters).
My engine did not have ANY signs of sludge, before of after. This was confirmed looking at the oil pan, under the valve cover, and having my oil analyzed after 7000 miles recently.
My balance chain drive died at ~120K miles (2002 93SE this christmas). The chain drive tensioner/guides showed A LOT of wear. Also, the oil pump was somewhat scored.
Saab's "hidden extended warranty" doesn't mention sludge (I don't think). I don't think its just sludge thats the issue...
In case you were wondering, I wasn't covered by Saab either because I changed my own oil.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, Maria R, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:08:55
- Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, berger, Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:44:22
- Sludge is probably the biggest potential problem, '00 9-3 Base, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:51:57
- Should be fine..., Mike Lynch
, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:50:26 - Re: 2000 9-3 convert---low miles, oil change every 10K, Ron, Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:47:34
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