Saab 9-3 TiD

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Tue 20 Jan 2004 14:54
Saab 9-3 TiD - Big Mack
I've just become the proud owner of a Saab turbodiesel, having found that the 9-3 cabrio just wasn't suitable for my business needs. While I'm dead chuffed with it so far, I can't quite get my head around the 18k service interval. Should I at least change the oil at about £10k or earlier, and, if so, should I be using synthetic or "regular" oils? Anything else to watch out for?

Many thanks for any hints.

Cheers

Big Mack
aka EwanM54

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Tue 20 Jan 2004 20:41
Saab 9-3 TiD - Armitage Shanks{P}
Is this new or used? Please e mail me at 5oba-drhf@spamex.com if you want any views on my 5 year's ownership of a Tdi from new. Be sure that you have the latest information from SAAB re checking the engine oil level - it is VITAL that you do it their way or you risk overfilling by 1 litre and causing damage.
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Wed 21 Jan 2004 08:09
Saab 9-3 TiD - Big Mack
First Reg July 03, bought with 5226 miles on the clock. Haven't got as far as teh oil checks yet in the manual!

Big Mack
aka EwanM54
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Wed 21 Jan 2004 15:03
Saab 9-3 TiD - Armitage Shanks{P}
If you don't fine a very specific procedure mentioned in the book or given to you as an A4 sheet by the dealer, please e mail me. I don't want to take up HJs bandwidth with the details!
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