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10 June 2019 #1
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- 2006 9-5 2.0T
New Saab owner, question about spark plugs, oil.
So we bought it a 2006 9-5 linear 2.0 T automatic.
Power was boosted to 154kw in 2009. So the question is what spark plugs this car need? NGK BCPR6ES-11 or NGK PFR6H-10?
Another is about oil. We are planning to use 5w30 with GM-LL-A-025 spec. Following that spec do I need to find correct ACEA spec or any from A1 to B5 will be fine?
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10 June 2019 #2
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- '99 9-3 Convertible, '05 9-5 Aero
That looks rather nice
Might sound obvious but for my 9-5 Aero I follow the spec in the owner's handbook. It should tell you exactly which plugs and oil spec to use for the 2.0T and I see no need to deviate from that.
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10 June 2019 #3
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- 2006 9-5 2.0T
Thank you
The problem is, that I dont know how engine power was boosted. From what I red, my understanding is that if 2.0T engine was boosted (tuning kit
M01-) you need to put different spark plugs. So this is dilemma.
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11 June 2019 #4
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- 2006 9-5 2.0T
So I found out that my Saab was tunned by Hirsch performance. I send them my car's VIN code and they advised to use NGK BCPR6ES-11 spark plugs.
http://hirsch-performance.ch/gb/
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11 June 2019 #5
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- '99 9-3 Convertible, '05 9-5 Aero
OK, the standard plugs.
And what about the oil? Why would you change from 0W-30 to 5W-30? (Genuine question! )
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11 June 2019 #6
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- 2006 9-5 2.0T
1. I looked at service history and 5w30 was used more often.
2. It is easier to find 5w30 with GM-LL-A-025 spec and ACEA A3/B4. I'm gonna try Synpower VALVOLINE 5W/30
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11 June 2019 #7
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- '99 9-3 Convertible, '05 9-5 Aero
Well it looks great. Enjoy it!
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11 June 2019 #8
Frank Administrator
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- previous: 2006 9-3, 2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X
5W-30 should be fine, as long as it meets or exceeds the GM or A3/B3 specification.
Great looking 9-5, good combination with that color and 5-spoke Aero wheels.
http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=27619
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