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    My youngest son had a set of Continental Extreme...

    My youngest son had a set of Continental Extreme DWS on his Maxima. He was very happy with them in most weather except for his trip from his home in Maryland to my home in Massachusetts for Christmas...
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    I use Michelin Pilot AS my 9-3. The first set I...

    I use Michelin Pilot AS my 9-3. The first set I had transferred over from my GTI when I traded it in. They lasted about 3 years and 45,000 miles. I love them. The news ones i just put on are AS 3 Z...
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    Thank you Daid

    Thanks for the information David. Finding Saab stuff can be like finding hens' teeth. Fell in love with the quirky little
    cars when I test drove a new 96 way back when.
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    I bought my first Saab, a 2010 9-3 XWD. Hate to...

    I bought my first Saab, a 2010 9-3 XWD. Hate to sound dumb but what is WIS?
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    2010 9-3 XWD rear door handles don't work

    The rear door handles will not unlock and open the doors. The child safe lock control in the doors are turned to off. Anyone ever have this problem?
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    The wear looks a lot worse on the inside tread....

    The wear looks a lot worse on the inside tread. Looks like you may have an alignment issue. It should cause that melt down in the picture. Looks like someone took a torch to the tire! Lucky you...
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    Check with the garage to verify the thickness of...

    Check with the garage to verify the thickness of the shim they need. It's a little strange they did part of the job but can't put the engine back together.
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    The machinist ground the deck and you need a head...

    The machinist ground the deck and you need a head gasket shim to make up for the distance lost between the head and block.
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    I had the rears done at my local garage. Cost me...

    I had the rears done at my local garage. Cost me $210 for rotors, pads, and bleed the brakes. Any GM dealer can work on them too. The Cadillac dealer near me is an authorized Saab shop. I have a 2010...
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    Don't let your head over rule your brain or good...

    Don't let your head over rule your brain or good money will follow bad. I know that from first hand experience and loving a certain Alfa! lol.....
  11. Thread: Oil filters

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    I've had no issues with either Mann or extended...

    I've had no issues with either Mann or extended use Frame on my 2010 9-3 XWD. I get everything for her on Amazon Prime no shipping cost and everything arrives in 2 days. I have been using Aimsoil...
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    I would make a list of repairs that, need to be...

    I would make a list of repairs that, need to be done in order of importance and repair as I could afford to unless I was going to get of the car. In that case it may be moot. Remember one broken part...
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    54 degrees F is quite a drop. The difference...

    54 degrees F is quite a drop. The difference between summer and winter in my neck of the woods.
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    I read there can also be a difference in how fast...

    I read there can also be a difference in how fast the alloy wheels and tires cool which causes the tire to pull away from the rim enough to cause a small loss of pressure. I had an issue with this on...
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    Thank you for the update. I have a WIN 7 computer...

    Thank you for the update. I have a WIN 7 computer that I have running 32 XP mode but it is not optimal. I have a "mule" system that I use for testing and probably will install the SAAB OEM repair...
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    Saab WIS

    No I haven't seen it. Where is it located? I found a CD on Ebay but it can only run on 32 bit Windows which is a few generations ago now.
  17. Wulf is correct. You will need to basically...

    Wulf is correct. You will need to basically rebuild your complete brake system replacing all seals. From the master cylinder all the way thru the calibers flushing the system is not enough to ensure...
  18. Thread: Oil drain plug

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    Mine is nylon I guess. It's more important to...

    Mine is nylon I guess. It's more important to torque the nut correctly.
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    OEM Service manual

    Is there anywhere you can buy an OEM service manual in english for later year Saabs?
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    Very strange. My V8 truck only uses 5 quarts when...

    Very strange. My V8 truck only uses 5 quarts when you change the oil and filter!
  21. Thread: X DRIVE PUMP

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    Sorry 142S

    Sorry 142S
  22. Thread: X DRIVE PUMP

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    Thanks for the information. I'm not feeling good...

    Thanks for the information. I'm not feeling good about the car. I've had 3 Volvo including my current S 60 and the only thing close was my 140S. It had issues with the Bosch injection system but it...
  23. Thread: X DRIVE PUMP

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    X DRIVE PUMP

    I just to have the differential pump replaced on my 2010 9-3 XWD. The pump was $1,400 plus another $300 labor and fluid. The car only had 38,870 miles on it when the warning appeared and I drive like...
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    Run away

    Run away
  25. I see by multiple posts many people did not...

    I see by multiple posts many people did not notice a two year post was sent to us in our emails. Your issue should be with the people managing the portal and posts. I would watch the personal attacks...
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