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Re: 125,000 mi. service (opinions wanted) [saabnow]
Posted by The Saab Network (more from The Saab Network) on Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:31:25
In Reply to: 125,000 mi. service (opinions wanted) [saabnow], The Saab Network, Sat, 23 Mar 2002 19:00:40 
Message from Joe Dille
Subject: Re: 125,000 mi. service (opinions wanted)
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> I also complained of decreased milage/performance. They said they can
> optionally do a 'motorvac' complete fuel injection system cleaning for an
> additional $120 where they disconnect from the fuel tank and fuel in
> cleaners while they run it through all injectors etc. if I understood what he
> was saying. Is this a good idea? I would like my car to be a little smoother
> and a little stronger than it has been performing lately.

I believe this is a 15 minute procedure.  $120 seems a bit steep.  The major
service should include new plugs.  This could do it.  If not, you could go to a
cheaper shop to get the motorvac.  It is nothing more that disconnecting the
fuel line and hooking up a can of special solvent, then running the car on the
solvent.  I have heard it does help.

> Also what is a 'normal' price to have a saab dealer change your brakes? Mine
> are squeaking and am pretty sure they're done. But the lugs are on SOOOOOOOO
> tight I can't take off the wheels to check without a bigger lug wrench or
> something? (ideas here too would help).

I have a 2' piece of galvanized pipe that I store with the spare that I can
slip over the lug wrench to give me a bit more oomph if needed on the road.

Drive Safe,

Joe
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Joe Dille
Telford, PA USA

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