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23 February 2022
Thread: The oil thread
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Sticky: Howdy, you may be interested in an oil filter...
Howdy, you may be interested in an oil filter cut-open comparison on youtube, here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cwGvy4S_B0 I sent a couple of new filters for my T7 cars (fits most older OG cars)...
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23 June 2021
Thread: The oil thread
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Sticky: Hey all. Was lurking around the auto section at...
Hey all. Was lurking around the auto section at Walmart the other day and noticed something new, namely a 5W40 Euro spec from Mobil 1. Have always run Mobil 1 in my Saabs - its good oil and the...
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03 September 2020
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Saab 9-3 - convertible soft top fluid change
These instructions are for a renewal of the hydraulic fluid for the convertible soft top system on your OG 9-3, involving several extraction and refill sequences.
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03 September 2020
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Found a genuine SAAB wind blocker/deflector used...
Found a genuine SAAB wind blocker/deflector used on Ebay for my MY01 Viggen vert. Made reference to your post here on the mounting grommet install, very helpful. However, even knowing this and...
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03 September 2020
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With the mail issues we are experiencing here in...
With the mail issues we are experiencing here in the US, I've ended up with a duplicate order of these resettable fuses. If anyone here in the US would like me to mail them a couple for their...
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27 August 2020
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Howdy. I've found Saabnet.com to be a very...
Howdy. I've found Saabnet.com to be a very helpful resource, having sold one car and purchased two others from their classifieds. Lower mileage manuals are very sought after, if its priced...
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27 August 2020
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Hi there, I've installed some Osram Xenarc...
Hi there, I've installed some Osram Xenarc Nightbreaker Laser D1S bulbs (66140XNL) in my M09. Had them in about 7 months now, like them fine and no issues. Purchased from HID Concept for abit less...
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25 August 2020
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Power-folding mirror repair - Saab 9-5 +M06
Power-folding mirrors were an option on the 2006 and newer OG 9-5 (aka Dame Edna) cars for the US market. It is not uncommon for these units to "fail" over time, whereby one or both of the external...
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18 August 2020
Thread: 2009 9-5 Griffin Sedan
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I too enjoy the hunt, perhaps too much... The...
I too enjoy the hunt, perhaps too much... The researching of the vehicle history is fun too, sometimes taking some significant work to uncover information, get copies of records, etc. Maybe we're...
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18 August 2020
Thread: 2009 9-5 Griffin Sedan
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2009 9-5 Griffin Sedan
Was looking for a 'new' road trip car late last year, as our 9-3 combi wasn't as roomy and comfy cabin-wise as perhaps we'd like. My wife had a NG9-5 a few years ago, which she liked, but with the...
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08 August 2020
Thread: "Low Coolant" warning
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Clogged float fixed with dry rice
For future reference, adding to this old thread. A low coolant level warning in the SID was a pretty regular occurrence at startup on my 01 Viggen, coolant level was always where it should be...
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05 August 2020
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thanks Frank. Hoping its useful and that others...
thanks Frank. Hoping its useful and that others might add or suggest improvements. Someone with experience on these thread sealants, or with other saab-spec fluids would be nice!
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03 August 2020
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Saab 9-3 - Manual Transmission Fluid change
These instructions are for a simple drain and refill of the FM55 manual transmission used in various Saabs including the OG 9-3s and 9-5s.
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21 May 2020
Thread: Nokian opens factory in the US
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Howdy. Have never run Nokians but know from...
Howdy. Have never run Nokians but know from others who have that they're good tires. Regarding the USA plant in Tennessee, from what I've read it seems they're focusing production on the light...
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13 January 2020
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Hey all. Was changing out the headlight bulbs...
Hey all. Was changing out the headlight bulbs and a horn (not working) and while I had the front bumper off I thought I'd take a look at this petcock issue. Yes, can definitely see it from above...
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