Welcome to the world of Saab ! Register
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Saab Fan
    Join Date
    23 Feb 2012
    Location
    DC
    Posts
    12
    Saab(s)
    2001 9-5 Aero

    Mysterious oil consumption

    So about 3000 miles ago I changed the oil. I put the correct amount of oil in (4.25 qts, cause I use a slightly taller filter). When I checked the oil today it was on the very bottom of the dipstick. Once I'd changed it I only got 3 qts back out. I can only see the typical leaks, little around the valve cover, etc. Nothing that would be a quart. No blue smoke out the back, even if I whomp the throttle. Any thoughts on where my oil is disappearing?

  2. #2
    Frank
    Administrator nordwulf's Avatar
    Join Date
    30 Jul 2010
    Location
    USA - Netherlands
    Posts
    7,901
    Saab(s)
    previous: 2006 9-3, 2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X
    The oil filter can soak up quite a bit of oil. However, a quart seems a bit excessive. Where was the level on the dipstick right after you changed it? If I remember correctly, the difference between the low and high point on the dipstick is 1 quart.

  3. #3
    Jeffrey
    Master SaabTech/Moderator Burnsside42's Avatar
    Join Date
    25 Oct 2010
    Location
    Point Pleasant, PA
    Posts
    1,316
    Saab(s)
    - 86' 9KT - 95' 9K Custom CS - 06' 9-3 Combi - 07' 9-7X Arc - 08' 9-3 Convertible - 08' 9-3 TurboX -
    Start filling with 4.5QTS first of all... the 2.3L needs a little more then the 2.0L engine.

    Oil Pump/Crank Seals Leak
    Oil Pressure Senders Leak
    Valve Cover Gasket (inside and outside) Leak
    Timing Chain Tensioner Seals Leak
    Headgasket Corners Leak
    Add this up over 3,000 miles and I'm sure there's more than a QT....

    Your car has a leak somewhere if it's not smoking. (They all leak)
    European Motor Services, LLC - Point Pleasant, PA 18950 - www.europeanmotorsvc.com

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. A mysterious Saab 99 Long nose
    By Golfhunter in forum Saab Talk
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 22 January 2011, 15:32

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
All times are GMT. The time now is 08:12.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5
Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.